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268 on Worcester Bosch GB162

Your boiler is currently running a self-diagnostic check and is not experiencing an actual fault.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

Technical description

Component test phase

What causes this fault?

This code appears when the boiler is performing a routine internal test of its own components to ensure everything is working correctly. It is a temporary operational state rather than a mechanical failure, often occurring after the power has been cycled or during a scheduled system check. There is no damage to the unit; it is simply the computer verifying safety protocols before it begins heating again.

DIY fix possible

Wait for the boiler to complete its automatic test sequence.Do not turn the power off while this code is displayed.If the code persists for more than 30 minutes, press the reset button once.

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