Worcester Bosch 26 CDi Xtra Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 26 kW 1998-2005 Discontinued
GC Numbers 47-311-4147-311-42

Replaced by: CDi Classic

Download the Worcester Bosch 26 CDi Xtra 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.
6 High 2 Medium 1 Low

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
47-311-41 26 Cdi Xtra 1998–2002
47-311-42 26 CDi Xtra RSF 1998–2005

All 9 documented codes

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Fast flash

Your boiler has detected a critical internal communication or hardware error and has locked itself out for safety.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Code Plug

Related codes

204

Your boiler is temporarily pausing because it has already reached the required temperature and is waiting for the water to cool down slightly before firing up again.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check that your room thermostat is set to the desired temperature
  2. Open the radiator valves in key rooms to allow heat to dissipate
  3. Wait for the boiler to restart automatically once the water temperature drops

Related codes

360

Your boiler's computer brains are having a communication problem because an incorrect or faulty internal component has been detected.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat Control Module (HCM)
  • Main PCB

Related codes

A7

Your boiler's hot water sensor has failed or has a loose connection, meaning the system cannot accurately measure the temperature of the water coming out of your taps.

Medium Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E00

Your boiler has detected trapped air inside the system that is preventing the water from circulating efficiently.

Medium DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler pressure gauge and ensure it is set between 1 and 1.5 bar
  2. Bleed all radiators in the house starting from the ground floor and moving upwards
  3. Top up the boiler pressure again if it has dropped after bleeding the radiators

Parts commonly replaced

  • Automatic Air Vent
  • Pressure Relief Valve

Related codes

E01

Your boiler is failing to light the flame or keep it running, which means it cannot produce any heating or hot water for your home.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • PCB

Related codes

E04

Your boiler's water pump is failing to move hot water around your system, meaning your radiators and taps will not warm up.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating pump
  • Pump head
  • Pump wiring harness
lockout

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect a flame, likely due to an interruption in your gas supply.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

No light

Your boiler has lost power completely and the display screen is blank, meaning it cannot start the heating or hot water process.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if other appliances in the house have power
  2. Ensure the boiler's fused spur switch (usually near the boiler) is turned on
  3. Check your home's main consumer unit (fuse box) to see if a circuit has tripped

Parts commonly replaced

  • Internal Glass Fuse
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Transformer

7 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.