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1019 on Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life Combi

Your boiler's computer cannot communicate properly with the internal pump, usually because it doesn't recognize the specific model or there is a software mismatch.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Incorrect pump type detected

From this model's manual
Verified against the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life Style installation & service manual, page 77.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault happens when the boiler's main control board loses its digital connection with the internal water pump. The most common reason is that the pump's internal electronics have failed or the wiring between the pump and the main computer has become loose or damaged. Without this constant digital 'handshake,' the boiler stops for safety because it cannot confirm that water is being moved around your system correctly.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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