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Worcester Bosch fault code

Worcester Bosch FA: flame detected after the gas was shut off

Engineer only

The boiler detected a flame after it closed the gas supply to the burner. This needs an engineer.

What you can safely do

There is nothing you can safely do yourself with this one. Leave the boiler off and book an engineer.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if

  • Book a Gas Safe registered engineer. Don't keep resetting it.
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Applies to: Greenstar CDi Classic. Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

What FA means on each Worcester Bosch model

From Worcester Bosch's own fault tables. Your model name is usually on the front of the boiler or in the user manual.

ModelMeaning
Greenstar CDi ClassicFlame detected after the gas was shut off

Common questions about Worcester Bosch FA

Can I use the boiler with FA showing?

No. Leave it off and book a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Nearby Worcester Bosch codes

See all 28 Worcester Bosch codes

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