Worcester Bosch Greenstar 4000 Combi fault 2910

Fault in flue system

Gas boiler

What it means

Fault detected relating to the flue system, potentially involving blockages or condensate drainage issues.

Likely causes

  1. Flue obstruction
  2. Flue integrity failure
  3. Water in sump
  4. Siphon blockage
  5. Incorrect gas type
  6. Incorrect gas supply pressure
  7. Damaged or blocked flue system
  8. Incorrect gas/air ratio
  9. Faulty gas valve
  10. Misfiring ignition transformer
  11. Power supply issue
  12. Faulty electrodes or cable
  13. Faulty external gas flow monitor (natural gas)
  14. Faulty burner
  15. Faulty seals around the burner
  16. Faulty internal flue seals
  17. Faulty case seals
  18. Flue system integrity problem
  19. Combustion circuit problem
  20. Combustion fault
  21. Damaged or insecure flue joints
  22. Obstructed or damaged terminal/terminal guard
  23. Damaged flue pipes or gaskets
  24. Unauthorised modification of flue gas system
  25. Leaking flue joints

Where to start

  1. Check the flue for obstructions and remove any found
  2. Check the flue integrity test
  3. Check for water in the sump and check the siphon operation

The full answer, free

  • 55 more checks in order
  • The readings and component tests from the manual
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 76), right under the answer

Safety: Isolate gas and power before you open the case. If you have been into the gas side, do a tightness test, and a combustion and flue check before you hand back. Gas Safe (UK) or RGI (Ireland) work only.

From the Worcester Bosch manual for the Greenstar 4000 Combi. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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