Worcester Bosch CDi Highflow Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 44 kW 2006-present

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All 25 documented codes

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A1

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water circulating inside the system to run safely.

High DIY-safe £100-250

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler; if it is below 1 bar, locate the filling loop
  2. Open the filling loop valves to top up the system pressure to between 1 and 1.5 bar
  3. Close the filling loop valves tightly and bleed any trapped air from your radiators

Parts commonly replaced

  • System pressure sensor
  • Central heating pump
  • Diverter valve

Related codes

A5

Your boiler is having difficulty reading the temperature of the water stored in its internal tank, which may cause your hot water to fluctuate or fail to heat up properly.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Tank NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

A7

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect the temperature of your hot water, which means it may fail to provide hot water or heat it to the wrong temperature.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC thermistor

Related codes

A8

Your boiler's electronic controls have lost their connection, meaning the main brain cannot communicate with the internal components to start heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • BUS connection wiring harness

Related codes

B1

Your boiler's computer is struggling to read its internal configuration settings, which prevents it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

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b2

Your boiler's computer is having trouble reading its internal instructions, which means it cannot safely operate the heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • PCB Module

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b3

Your boiler's computer is experiencing an internal communication failure, which means the system cannot safely operate and requires professional intervention.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • PCB

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b4

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error, meaning the system can no longer operate your heating or hot water safely.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board (PCB)

Related codes

b5

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error and is unable to operate safely, meaning your heating and hot water will be unavailable.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board (PBC)

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b6

Your boiler's electronic brain is unable to process information correctly, which means it has stopped working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board (PCB)

Related codes

b7

Your boiler's computer has detected an internal communication failure, meaning it cannot safely ignite or operate your heating system.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control Unit
  • Main PCB
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

C6

Your boiler has switched itself off because the internal air circulation fan is not spinning fast enough to safely vent gases.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flue wiring harness
CA

Your boiler has detected that water is moving too quickly through its internal system, which prevents it from heating the water properly.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow sensor
  • Flow restrictor

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D3

Your boiler has stopped working because a safety link that tells the system it is safe to operate has become disconnected or faulty.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Bridge link wire
  • Heatronic control board
D5

Your boiler is struggling to get rid of the internal waste water it creates while running, causing it to shut down to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Condensate trap
  • Connecting hose

Related codes

D6

Your boiler's hot water storage tank is overfilling, preventing it from functioning correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Expansion valve
  • Diverter valve

Related codes

E2

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing through it, so it has shut down as a precaution to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

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E9

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Limit thermostat
  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

EA

Your boiler is trying to start but the flame is not catching, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Printed circuit board

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F0

Your boiler has detected a serious internal system error that prevents it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F1

Your boiler's computer board is experiencing a internal electronic fault that is preventing it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

Related codes

F7

Your boiler has detected a flame inside when it should be turned off, which indicates a potential safety hazard requiring immediate attention.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

FA

Your boiler has detected a flame even though it has commanded the gas supply to stop, which indicates a potential safety hazard.

Emergency Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

Fd

You have accidentally pressed the reset button on your boiler, which has simply interrupted its normal startup cycle.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Turn the boiler off at the fused spur or mains switch
  2. Wait for 30 seconds for the internal electronics to fully power down
  3. Switch the power back on and allow the boiler to restart normally