Worcester Bosch Greenstar 25Si Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural GasLPG 25 kW 1999-2002 Discontinued
GC Number 47-311-49

Replaced by: Greenstar 25i

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

This boiler uses indicator light combinations

Note which lights are on, off, or flashing and at what speed. Match the combination to the cards below. Do not reset until you have noted the pattern. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
1 Emergency 12 High

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
47-311-49 25 Si RSF 2000–2001

All 13 documented codes

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2 lights flashing fast

Your boiler has detected a failure in its internal safety systems which is preventing it from starting up correctly to supply heat and hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness
  • Ignition Transformer

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Fast flash

Your boiler has detected a safety-related issue with its internal heat sensors or water flow, causing it to shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

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Fast flash, Lockout reset: Off

Your boiler has experienced a sudden technical error and has locked itself to prevent damage, requiring a manual reset to attempt to clear the fault.

High DIY-safe £100-350

What to check first

  1. Press and hold the 'Reset' button for five seconds
  2. Wait for the blue light to stop flashing and stay solid
  3. Check if your gas supply is active (e.g. check a gas hob or prepay meter credit)

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Slow flash

Your boiler has detected an internal error and has automatically paused its operation to prevent damage, requiring you to manually restart it.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Ignition lead
  • Flame sensor

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CH light On

Your boiler has automatically turned itself off because the water inside it has become hotter than the appliance can safely manage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Central Heating Pump
  • Plate Heat Exchanger

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DHW light

Your boiler has automatically turned itself off because the hot water inside it has become dangerously hot.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Diverter valve
  • Primary heat exchanger

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E1

Your boiler has detected an issue with how it clears exhaust fumes, causing it to stop running for safety.

High Engineer only £120-£260

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue pressure switch
  • Venturi tube
  • Fan assembly
E2

Your boiler's temperature sensor has failed or has a wiring issue, which means the system cannot safely monitor how hot the water is or provide heating and hot water.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating (CH) Flow Thermistor
  • Thermistors wiring harness

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FAIL POINT K

Your boiler is struggling to ignite because the internal gas system isn't communicating correctly, meaning you currently do not have heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Wiring harness
  • Gas control board

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Lock-out

Your boiler is failing to light the flame, which means it has safely shut itself down to prevent a gas leak.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead

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LOCKOUT

Your boiler has failed to light the flame several times and has shut down completely to prevent gas from escaping.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Over temperature

Your boiler has reached an unsafe temperature and has automatically shut down to prevent damage and ensure your safety.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if any radiator valves have been turned off and open them fully
  2. Ensure your system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge
  3. Once the boiler has cooled down, press the reset button

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Overheat thermostat
  • Thermistor (NTC sensor)

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Pump runs

Your boiler has detected that the water inside is dangerously overheating and is running the pump constantly to try and cool it down.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • Heat exchanger
  • Circulating pump

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8 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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