Worcester Bosch Greenstar 35 CDi Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 35 kW 1998-2019 Discontinued
GC Numbers 47-311-9447-311-9841-406-3941-406-4047-311-39

Replaced by: Greenstar 37 CDi Compact

Download the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 35 CDi 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.
1 Emergency 14 High 1 Medium
Versions & GC numbers

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
47-311-94 Greenstar CDi 35 CDi 2005–2007
41-406-39 Greenstar 35 CDi Classic System 2014–2015
41-406-40 Greenstar 35 CDi Classic System 2014–2015
47-311-39 35 Cdi RSF 1998–2002
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The top 6 problems in plain English — with causes, DIY checks and repair costs.
Fault codes

All 16 documented codes

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LED / flash-pattern codes
2 flashes

Your boiler is struggling to circulate water because there isn't enough pressure or there is air trapped in the system.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

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. If the pressure is too low, use the filling link underneath the boiler to top it up.
  3. Bleed your radiators to remove any trapped air that might be blocking water flow.
  4. Reset the boiler by holding the reset button for 3 to 5 seconds.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating Pump
  • Expansion Vessel
  • Automatic Air Vent

Related codes

Full explanation for 2 flashes
3 flashes

Your boiler's temperature sensor for hot water has stopped working correctly, meaning your taps might not get warm.

Medium Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) NTC sensor
  • Connecting wiring harness
Full explanation for 3 flashes
4 flashes

Your boiler has lost its memory chip, which tells it exactly how to operate safely, and it has stopped working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • HCM Code Plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Full explanation for 4 flashes
5 flashes

Your boiler's internal fan isn't spinning fast enough to safely clear away exhaust fumes, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Venturi tube

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Full explanation for 5 flashes
6 flashes

Your boiler's internal thermometer is broken, meaning it cannot accurately judge the temperature of the water to heat your radiators.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC thermistor
  • NTC wiring harness

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Full explanation for 6 flashes
7 flashes

Your boiler has sensed that the water inside is getting too hot and has shut itself down to prevent overheating.

High DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to circulate
  2. Ensure the system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the front gauge
  3. Reset the boiler by holding the reset button for five seconds

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Central Heating Temperature Sensor (NTC)
  • Circulation Pump

Related codes

Full explanation for 7 flashes
8 flashes

Your boiler has tried to start but could not detect a flame, meaning it cannot heat your water or radiators and has shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances in your home (like a hob) are working to ensure gas is reaching the property
  2. Check that your gas meter has credit if you have a pre-payment meter
  3. In freezing weather, check if your external condensate pipe is frozen and thaw it with warm water
  4. Press and hold the 'Reset' button for five seconds

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Probe
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

Related codes

Full explanation for 8 flashes
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 £250-£550

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Internal Wiring Harness

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Full explanation for 9 flashes
Digital codes
A7

Your boiler is currently unable to sense the temperature of your hot water, so it has shut down the hot water system to prevent it from overheating.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water NTC Sensor

Related codes

Full explanation for A7
b1

Your boiler's computer has lost its internal configuration key, which is stopping it from knowing how to operate correctly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

Full explanation for b1
C6

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal fan that moves air and exhaust gases through the system isn't spinning fast enough.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan motor
  • PCB (Main Control Board)
  • Air-pressure switch
Full explanation for C6
E2

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

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • CH flow NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

Full explanation for E2
E9

Your boiler has sensed that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge
  2. Open all radiator valves fully to ensure water can move freely
  3. Press and hold the 'Reset' button for five seconds

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Circulating Pump

Related codes

Full explanation for E9
EA

Your boiler is failing to light the gas flame or cannot detect that a flame is present, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High DIY-safe £100-350

What to check first

  1. Check if your gas supply is active by testing other gas appliances like a hob
  2. Ensure your gas meter has credit if you use a pre-payment meter
  3. Press and hold the 'Reset' button for five seconds to see if the system clears the fault

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Probe
  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

Full explanation for EA
F7

Your boiler thinks it still sees a flame even though the gas should be turned off, which is a safety conflict causing it to stop working.

High Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

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

Related codes

Full explanation for F7
FA

Your boiler thinks a flame is still present even though it has commanded the gas to turn off.

Emergency Engineer only £150-£450

Parts commonly replaced

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

Related codes

Full explanation for FA