Common problems guide

The most common Worcester Bosch CDi Classic Regular problems

The faults most likely to send a Worcester Bosch CDi Classic Regular 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
0 DIY-safe checks
6 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
b1 High Engineer

Your boiler's internal computer is failing to recognise a specific electronic memory chip that tells it how to operate correctly.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Code plug, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Full guide for b1
02
C6 High Engineer

Your boiler is struggling to push air through its system properly, which has caused it to stop working to keep you safe.

Est. cost
£180-350
Parts
Fan assembly, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Flue assembly
Full guide for C6
03
E2 High Engineer

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water used for your heating system, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

Est. cost
£120-220
Parts
NTC Temperature Sensor
Full guide for E2
04
E9 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that it is overheating and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
NTC sensor, Primary heat exchanger, Pump
Full guide for E9
05
EA High Engineer

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to light the flame properly or keep it burning.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Ionisation probe
Full guide for EA
06
F0 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an internal software or electronic fault that prevents the system from operating safely.

Est. cost
£200-450
Parts
Printed circuit board (PCB), Control unit
Full guide for F0

on the Worcester Bosch CDi Classic Regular

Code plugPrinted Circuit Board (PCB)Fan assemblyFlue assemblyNTC Temperature SensorNTC sensor

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 CDi Classic Regular