Worcester Bosch Highflow 440 CDi Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 44 kW 2005-2015 Discontinued

Replaced by: Greenstar Highflow 440 CDi

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All 62 documented codes

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6A

Your boiler has failed to light the internal flame needed to heat your water, so it has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

6C

Your boiler is detecting a flame inside the unit even though it isn't being asked to heat your home or water, causing it to shut down for safety.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Ionisation electrode

Related codes

6d

Your boiler has detected that a flame is still present inside the unit even though it should have turned off, which suggests a safety control issue.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Ionisation electrode

Related codes

9U

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal fan is not spinning fast enough to safely clear waste gases from the system.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

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A1

Your boiler is failing to light the internal flame needed to heat your water, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent gas from building up.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ionisation probe
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

A3

Your boiler has lost the signal from one of its internal heat sensors, meaning it cannot accurately monitor the temperature and has shut down to stay safe.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

A4

Your boiler's hot water sensor is struggling to communicate with the main control board, meaning the system cannot accurately monitor the temperature of your hot water.

Medium Engineer only £110-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Temperature Sensor (NTC Thermistor)
  • Wiring harness or connector

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A5

Your boiler's hot water storage tank is experiencing a sensor error, meaning it currently cannot accurately detect the temperature of the water inside.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

A7

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors your hot water temperature, which means it cannot accurately heat your water.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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A8

Your boiler has detected that the internal pump, which pushes heat around your home, is not spinning correctly and the system has shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pump harness/wiring
  • Printed Circuit Board

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AC

Your boiler has lost communication with one of its internal control units, meaning it cannot properly manage your heating or hot water functions.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control board
  • Wiring harness
  • Interface module
Ad

Your boiler has lost track of how hot the water stored inside it is, so it has safely stopped heating to prevent it from overheating.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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B1

Your boiler's internal computer has lost contact with the specific memory card that tells it how to operate your particular model.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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b2

Your boiler's computer is having trouble communicating with its internal components, causing the system to stop working safely.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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b3

Your boiler has lost the ability to communicate correctly with its internal control system, causing the unit to halt operations as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

b4

Your boiler's computer is having trouble communicating internally, which has caused it to switch itself off for safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Electronic Control Unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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b5

Your boiler's computer is having trouble communicating internally, which is preventing it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness

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b6

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error, meaning it has lost track of its own settings and cannot safely operate.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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b7

Your boiler's main computer brain is having trouble communicating with the ignition system, which means it has safely shut itself down to prevent a potentially unstable start.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner control unit (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Ignition lead

Related codes

C1

Your boiler's fan system is failing to confirm that it is moving air correctly, which stops the boiler from firing up to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Differential pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Venting flue pipe

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C4

Your boiler has detected that the fan, which pushes waste gases safely outside, isn't slowing down or switching off as it should.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Venturi

Related codes

C6

Your boiler is failing to start because it cannot confirm that the internal fan is moving air properly to ensure safe combustion.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Venturi/tubing

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D1

Your boiler is struggling to detect the speed at which heating water is returning to it, which will prevent your heating and hot water from working properly.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow turbine
  • NTC sensor
  • Printed Circuit Board

Related codes

d3

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature has risen too high and has temporarily shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Pump

Related codes

d5

Your boiler is unable to safely drain away the water it creates while running, so it has stopped working to prevent internal flooding.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Condensate siphon
  • Float switch

Related codes

d6

Your boiler has detected that the internal water storage tank is overfilling, which forces the system to stop working to prevent internal flooding or water damage.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Float switch
  • Inlet valve
  • Pressure relief valve

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E2

Your boiler has stopped working because it has lost the connection to the sensor that monitors its internal temperature, meaning it cannot safely regulate heat.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E5

Your boiler is currently unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water inside its internal storage tank, which means your hot water supply will not work until this sensor is fixed.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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E9

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect the temperature of the water flowing through the system, likely due to a loose wire or a faulty sensor connection.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

EA

Your boiler is failing to light the internal burner, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent wasting gas.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

Related codes

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F0

Your boiler has detected an internal software or communication error that is preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed circuit board
  • Wiring harness

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F1

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a software memory error, meaning it cannot process instructions correctly and has shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F7

Your boiler has detected a flame signal even though it is not supposed to be running, which is a serious safety concern as it suggests the gas valve may not be closing properly.

Emergency Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification electrode

Related codes

FA

Your boiler is struggling to keep the flame lit once it starts, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

Fd

Your boiler's reset button has been held down for too long, causing the control panel to lock out as a safety precaution.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Switch off the power to the boiler using the main isolation switch or fuse spur.
  2. Wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal electronics to fully reset.
  3. Switch the power back on and do not touch the reset button unless a specific fault code is displayed.
H1

Your boiler has detected that the internal water storage tank is becoming dangerously hot, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • PCB
  • Thermostat

Related codes

H4

Your boiler is sensing a flame even though it hasn't been asked to turn on, which is often caused by moisture or a sensor fault.

High Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sense electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB (Control board)
  • Condensate trap

Related codes

H7

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage or dangerous overheating.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety overheat thermostat
  • NTC sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump

Related codes

H8

Your boiler is sensing a flame even though the gas should be turned off, leading the system to shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Control board (PCB)
  • Ionisation electrode

Related codes

H9

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water inside its internal storage tank, which means it cannot reliably provide hot water.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

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HC

Your boiler has detected that the internal water storage tank has become too hot and has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC tank sensor
  • PCB
  • Tank thermostat

Related codes

Heatbank Overheat Stat

Your boiler has detected that the water storage tank has become too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage or safety issues.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Limit Thermostat
  • NTC Sensor
  • PCB

Related codes

Hot water high limit stat

Your boiler has detected that it is running much hotter than it should be and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • High limit thermostat
  • NTC sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump

Related codes

No code

Your boiler is struggling to drain away the water it creates while running, which causes it to shut down to prevent internal flooding.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate trap
  • Condensate pump
  • Siphon

Related codes

overheat lock-out state

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has reached an internally high temperature and needs a manual restart to clear the safety lock.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the control box on the boiler unit
  2. Identify the reset button on the bottom right-hand side
  3. Press and hold the button for a few seconds to clear the lock-out
  4. Check that your radiator valves are open to allow water to circulate

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Thermistor
P?

Your boiler is unable to safely drain away the water it creates during normal operation, causing it to block its own internal system and switch off.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Condensate trap
  • Float switch

Related codes

POINT B

Your boiler's internal pump has stopped circulating water, which means your heating and hot water will not function.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating pump
  • Control board (PCB)
  • Hot water thermostat
  • Programmer

Related codes

POINT C

Your boiler has detected an internal safety shutdown because the fan that clears exhaust gases is not running.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Control board
  • Safety limit thermostat

Related codes

POINT D

Your boiler is failing to ignite the burner at the required power, meaning it cannot provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Control Box
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

POINT E

A small cooling fan inside the boiler's control panel has stopped working, which prevents the system from starting to ensure the electronics do not overheat.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Internal control box fan
  • Control board (PCB)

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POINT F

Your boiler's internal pump is failing to run its normal cooling-down cycle after you turn the heating off, which could cause the unit to overheat.

Medium Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Circulating Pump
  • Overheat Thermostat

Related codes

POINT G

Your boiler has switched itself off because the internal fan that clears exhaust gases has stopped working.

High Engineer only £280-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan Assembly
  • Fan Wiring Harness
  • Control Board

Related codes

POINT H

Your boiler is failing to circulate water when you turn on a hot tap, meaning you will likely have no hot water.

High Engineer only £220-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating Pump
  • Internal Flow Switch
  • Control Board

Related codes

POINT I

Your boiler is struggling to switch between providing heating and hot water, meaning you likely have no hot water available.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter Valve Motor
  • Diverter Valve Manifold
  • Wiring Harness

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POINT J

Your boiler is receiving a request to turn on the heating, but it is failing to respond or light up correctly.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Internal Wiring Harness
  • Control Box Assembly

Related codes

POINT K

Your boiler is failing to circulate water for your radiators, meaning your heating will not warm up despite being turned on.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Internal wiring harness
  • Control board (PCB)

Related codes

POINT L

Your boiler is failing to light the burner correctly, meaning it cannot heat your home or water.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Ignition Transformer
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Ignition Leads

Related codes

POINT M

Your boiler's flame is failing to stay lit or start properly when it needs to run at its lowest power setting.

High Engineer only £140-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main PCB
  • Electrodes

Related codes

POINT N

Your boiler is failing to switch between providing hot water and heating, meaning your central heating may not turn on even when the system is calling for it.

High Engineer only £180-£320

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter Valve Motor
  • Diverter Valve Assembly
  • Main Control Board
S9

Your boiler has detected that a safety link or internal connector has become loose or disconnected, causing it to stop operating to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wiring harness
  • Control board
  • Link plug

Related codes

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Safety limit stat

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

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Limit thermostat
  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Heat exchanger plate

Related codes

Sy

Your boiler is unable to safely drain away excess water produced during operation, which has caused it to stop working to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Condensate trap
  • Float switch

Related codes