Common problems guide

The most common Worcester Bosch 26 CDi Xtra problems

The faults most likely to send a Worcester Bosch 26 CDi Xtra into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
9 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
No light High DIY-safe

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

What to try first

Check if other appliances in the house have powerEnsure the boiler's fused spur switch (usually near the boiler) is turned onCheck your home's main consumer unit (fuse box) to see if a circuit has tripped

Est. cost
£100-£350
Parts
Internal Glass Fuse, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Transformer
Full guide for No light
02
360 High Engineer

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

Est. cost
£180-350
Parts
Heat Control Module (HCM), Main PCB
Full guide for 360
03
Fast flash High Engineer

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

Est. cost
£180-450
Parts
Fan, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Code Plug
Full guide for Fast flash
04
lockout High Engineer

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

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, PCB
Full guide for lockout
05
E01 High Engineer

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.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ionisation electrode, Ignition lead, PCB
Full guide for E01
06
E04 High Engineer

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

Est. cost
£200-350
Parts
Circulating pump, Pump head, Pump wiring harness
Full guide for E04

on the Worcester Bosch 26 CDi Xtra

Internal Glass FusePrinted Circuit Board (PCB)TransformerHeat Control Module (HCM)Main PCBFan

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Worcester Bosch shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 9-code list for the Worcester Bosch 26 CDi Xtra