Worcester Bosch R30 HE Plus Fault codes & diagnostics

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

System Natural Gas 35-40 kW 2006-2012 Discontinued

Replaced by: Greenstar i System

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All 27 documented codes

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−II−

Your boiler is currently running a 15-minute cleaning and safety cycle to fill up its internal drainage system, which is a normal process after a power cut or reset.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Wait for 15 minutes for the timer to finish
  2. Ensure any thermostat or timer is calling for heat
  3. Monitor the display to see if it returns to a normal temperature reading
0.0

Your boiler has logged a previous historical error message, but it does not necessarily mean the appliance is currently broken.

Low Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • Not applicable

Related codes

3.9

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error and has safely shut itself down to prevent further damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

4.7

Your boiler is providing an informational status notification rather than indicating a system fault, so your heating and hot water should continue to operate normally.

Low Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • System Pump
10

Your boiler has detected a serious internal system error that prevents it from firing up and providing heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness
  • Ignition Transformer

Related codes

A1

Your boiler has detected that the water pump is stuck or not moving water properly, which could cause the system to overheat.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pump capacitor
  • Circuit board

Related codes

A7

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water used for your taps and shower, meaning it will likely stop producing hot water to prevent overheating.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water NTC sensor

Related codes

A8

Your boiler's electronic parts have lost their connection with each other, meaning the system cannot run as it no longer knows how to control its internal components.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

b1

Your boiler's internal computer is failing to communicate with a small identity chip that holds its configuration settings, meaning it cannot operate safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Code plug
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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C1

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan is moving too slowly to safely clear exhaust gases, so it has stopped working to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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C4

Your boiler's internal fan is stuck running continuously, which prevents the system from starting its normal cycle and will eventually cause further components to fail.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

C6

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan is spinning faster than it should, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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d3

Your boiler has stopped working because a safety link inside the unit has either come loose or a connected external safety device has shut the system down.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Link plug
  • External overheat thermostat
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E2

Your boiler has stopped working because a sensor that measures the water temperature is broken or has a faulty connection.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

E9

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

  • High limit thermostat
  • Heat exchanger temperature sensor
  • Central heating pump
  • System filter

Related codes

EA

Your boiler is failing to light the internal flame needed to heat your water and home.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

Related codes

F0

Your boiler's computer is experiencing a general internal failure and cannot safely continue to run.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F7

Your boiler has detected a flame inside the unit despite the system thinking it is turned off, which prevents it from operating safely.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

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

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FA

Your boiler has detected a flame even though it has commanded the gas supply to stop, which indicates a serious safety issue that requires urgent attention.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

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FC

Your boiler's control panel has lost its connection to the main brain of the heating system, preventing it from displaying information or responding to commands.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • User Interface Module
  • Main Control PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

Fd

Your boiler's reset button has been held down for too long, causing the control panel to enter a locked state.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Switch the boiler off at the fused spur or mains power supply
  2. Wait for 60 seconds to allow the internal electronics to discharge
  3. Switch the power back on and, if the boiler does not automatically resume, press the reset button once firmly and release immediately
P1

Your boiler is undergoing a startup sequence or a temporary software update and needs time to finish its internal checks.

Low DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Wait for 5-10 minutes for the sequence to complete
  2. Observe if the display changes to a temperature or status code
  3. Only contact an engineer if the code persists for more than 30 minutes

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Control Board)
  • Display Interface
P2

Your boiler is undergoing a startup sequence or a temporary software update and needs time to finish its internal checks.

Low DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Wait up to 15 minutes for the sequence to complete
  2. Do not turn the power off during the update
  3. If the code persists for over an hour, try a single reset

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Control Board)
  • Display Interface
P3

Your boiler is undergoing a startup sequence or a temporary software update and needs time to finish its internal checks.

Low DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Wait for 5-10 minutes for the sequence to complete
  2. Monitor the display to see if it transitions to a normal temperature reading
  3. If the code persists for over 15 minutes, try a single reset of the boiler

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Control Board)
  • Display Interface
P4

Your boiler is undergoing a startup sequence or a temporary software update and needs time to finish its internal checks.

Low DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Wait up to 15 minutes for the sequence to complete
  2. Do not turn the power off during the update
  3. Observe the display to see if it reverts to a normal temperature reading

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB (Control Board)
  • Display Interface