Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25CDi Fault codes & diagnostics

21 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Combi Natural GasLPG 25 kW 2006-2012 Discontinued
GC Numbers 47-114-5547-311-9747-406-08

Replaced by: Greenstar 25i

Download the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25CDi manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

This boiler uses LED flash patterns

Count the flashes in one repeating group before the pause. That number is your fault code. Do not reset until you have noted it. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
2 Emergency 18 High 1 Medium

Which version do you have?

The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
47-406-08 Greenstar 37 CDi 2006–2012

All 21 documented codes

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2 flashes

Your boiler has lost water pressure, meaning there isn't enough water inside for the pump to circulate properly.

High DIY-safe £60-120

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler; it should be between 1 and 1.5 bar.
  2. Locate the filling loop (braided silver hose) underneath the boiler and open the valves to top up the pressure.
  3. Bleed your radiators to remove any trapped air, then re-check the pressure gauge.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Expansion vessel
  • Circulating pump
3 flashes

Your boiler's hot water temperature sensor has stopped working, which means the system cannot accurately heat your water.

Medium Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot Water NTC Sensor
  • Connecting Lead / Wiring Harness
4 flashes

Your boiler's internal computer brain is unable to recognize a small identifying chip that tells it how to operate safely.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • HCM Code Plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
5 flashes

Your boiler has identified that the fan responsible for clearing exhaust fumes is not spinning at the correct speed, preventing it from starting safely.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Low voltage wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
6 flashes

Your boiler's temperature sensor is failing to communicate correctly, which prevents the system from knowing how hot the water is and causes it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating Flow NTC Sensor
  • Sensor Wiring Harness
7 flashes

Your boiler has overheated because the water inside is not moving correctly or has become too hot, causing a safety sensor to shut the system down.

High DIY-safe £100-£280

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  2. Bleed all radiators to remove trapped air
  3. Ensure at least two radiator valves are fully open to allow water flow
  4. Reset the boiler using the reset button

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulating Pump
  • Temperature Sensor (NTC)
8 flashes

Your boiler is failing to light because it cannot detect a flame, meaning your heating and hot water will not work.

High DIY-safe £90-280

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas meter is turned on
  2. If you have a pre-payment meter, ensure you have credit
  3. Check if other gas appliances, like a cooker, are working
  4. Press the Reset button for five seconds

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Ionisation Probe
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB
9 flashes

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical communication error and can no longer control the heating process safely.

High Engineer only £280-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Ignition Leads
  • Programmer Interface Module
Rapid flashes

Your boiler is sensing a flame even when it should be turned off, causing the system to lock down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Cable
  • Main PCB
  • Burner Seals
Slow flashes

Your boiler is still sensing a flame even though it has tried to shut off the gas, which is a safety concern that requires a professional inspection.

Emergency Engineer only £180-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Ignition leads
  • Control board (PCB)
A7

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water it is heating, which means it has stopped providing hot water to prevent it from overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water NTC Sensor

Related codes

b1

Your boiler's internal computer is failing to communicate with a small memory key, meaning it has forgotten its specific configuration and cannot operate.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

C6

Your boiler's internal fan is struggling to move air effectively, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

CH flow NTC sensor defective.

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the water temperature, so it has shut down as a precaution to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness
Code plug not detected.

Your boiler has lost its unique configuration settings, which means the main internal controller cannot read the instructions it needs to operate correctly.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
E2

Your boiler is currently unable to read its internal temperature, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor

Related codes

E9

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Central heating pump
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

F7

Your boiler has detected a flame inside when it should be turned off, which indicates a serious safety issue that requires professional attention.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

Fan speed too low.

Your boiler is struggling to push air through its system because the internal fan is not spinning at the required speed, which prevents it from firing up safely.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • Fan wiring harness
  • PCB
Flame not detected.

Your boiler is unable to light the burner, meaning it cannot produce heat or hot water because it does not detect a flame.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ionisation probe
  • Gas valve
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Internal error.

Your boiler has detected an internal computer error, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent potential damage to its electronic systems.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness