Common problems guide

The most common Worcester Bosch Greenstar 2000 problems

The faults most likely to send a Worcester Bosch Greenstar 2000 into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

276 documented codes
6 most common
6 DIY-safe checks
0 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
249 High DIY-safe

Your boiler's computer system has encountered a logic error and needs to be restarted to clear the fault.

What to try first

Locate your boiler's reset buttonPress and hold the reset button for 3 to 5 secondsWait for the boiler to reboot and check if the error code clears

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Main control board (PCB)
Full guide for 249
02
281 High DIY-safe

Your boiler is struggling to push water around your heating system because the internal water pressure is too low or the pump is failing to detect movement.

What to try first

Check your boiler pressure gauge; if it is below 1 bar, locate the filling loop and add water until it reaches 1.5 barTurn the boiler off at the fused spur for 30 seconds and then switch it back on to reset the systemEnsure all radiator valves are fully open to allow for proper flow

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Central heating pump, Pressure sensor, Expansion vessel
Full guide for 281
03
2971 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside your heating system has dropped below the required level.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (a silver flexi-hose) or the internal key under the boilerSlowly open the valves to allow water from the mains into the systemWatch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until it reaches the green zone (usually 1.5 bar)Close the valves firmly to stop the flow

Est. cost
£0-80
Parts
Filling loop, Pressure relief valve, Expansion vessel
Full guide for 2971
04
4-F1 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has experienced a memory or software error and needs to be restarted to restore its original settings.

What to try first

Locate the 'Reset' button on the boiler control panel.Press and hold the Reset button for 3 to 5 seconds.Wait for the boiler to complete its restart sequence and check if the display returns to normal.

Est. cost
£0-120
Parts
None (Software reset), Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for 4-F1
05
4-F2 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has likely overheated, causing it to shut down as a safety precaution to prevent damage.

What to try first

Check that your radiator valves are open to allow water to flow.Check the boiler pressure gauge and top up to 1.5 bar if it is too low.Press and hold the 'Reset' button on the front of the boiler for three seconds.

Est. cost
£100-280
Parts
Overheat Thermostat, Circulating Pump, Temperature Sensor (NTC thermistor)
Full guide for 4-F2
06
5-A1 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature has exceeded the maximum safe limit, causing it to shut down to prevent damage.

What to try first

Check that all radiator valves (TRVs) are turned to the maximum setting.Ensure the boiler pressure is within the green zone (usually 1 to 1.5 bar).Check if the magnetic system filter is blocked or needs cleaning.

Est. cost
£120-350
Parts
Circulation pump, Temperature thermistor (NTC sensor), Main Heat Exchanger (if scaled or blocked)
Full guide for 5-A1

on the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 2000

Main control board (PCB)Central heating pumpPressure sensorExpansion vesselFilling loopPressure relief valve

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 276-code list for the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 2000