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Worcester Bosch EA Fault Code

EA, the reset button, and the fault indicator LED are flashing. During operation the flame is not detected.

Fault codes / Worcester Bosch

EA checks

StepCheckIf yesIf no / next
1Is a burner flame visible?Go to step 5 (earth / condensate / electrode path).Go to step 2.
2Is the gas cock on?Go to step 3.Open the gas valve and reset for 3 seconds.
3Air in the supply pipe?Vent the supply, then reset.Go to step 4.
4Natural-gas working pressure (or LPG flow rate) correct?Confirm the correct code plug is fitted, then reset.Check pipework and the building regulator / cylinder.
5+Earth, condensate trap, air/gas diaphragm, gas-valve coils, flue/CO2, ignition electrodes, 20-pin harness, PCBWork through those checks in order. Reset for 3 seconds after each repair.Replace the PCB last, restoring service settings.

Gas work stays with a Gas Safe registered engineer. These steps are guidance from the manufacturer sequence, not a substitute for the handbook.