What does the Worcester Bosch E01612 fault code mean?

Your boiler has failed to detect a flame and has safely shut down to prevent unburned gas from building up.

How much does it cost to fix Worcester Bosch error code E01612?

Typical repair cost for the Worcester Bosch E01612 fault is £140-£280 including labour.

Worcester Bosch E01612 Fault Code: What It Means & How to Fix It

Technical description

Flame Sensor + Harness Buccleuch, Ref. BE/3461/SI

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's control board cannot confirm that a flame has successfully lit after an ignition attempt. The most common reasons are a worn-out sensor that can no longer 'see' the flame, a faulty ignition lead, or a loose connection in the internal wiring harness. Because the boiler cannot verify it is burning gas safely, it shuts down as a protective measure.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Your boiler has failed to detect a flame and has safely shut down to prevent unburned gas from building up.

Technical description

What causes this fault?

Engineer required

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