Worcester Bosch Fault Code EA

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EA and RESET button and fault indicator LED are flashing. During operation: flame not detected.

Step	Check		Action
1	Is a burner flame visible?	yes:	go to step 5
		no:	go to step 2
2	Is the gas cock turned on?	yes:	go to step 3
		no:	▶ Open the gas valve. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 3
3	Is there air in the supply pipe?	yes:	▶ Vent supply pipe. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 4
		no:	go to step 4
4	Natural gas models : measure gas supply at gas valve. Is the pressure OK according to technical data?	yes:	▶ Is correct code plug fitted? If not, fit correct code plug (see Appendix). ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 5
		no:	▶ Check working pressure at appliance to eliminate pipe work problems. ▶ Check pressure at the building supply pressure regulator, inform gas company if outside correct range. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 5
	LPG models: is the flow rate of the gas supply to the appliance correct?	yes:	go to step 5
		no:	▶ Is there enough gas in the supply cylinder? ▶ Is there air in the supply pipe? ▶ Is the supply pressure OK? (if supply pressure outside correct range, inform gas supplier) ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 5
5	▶ Switch OFF the appliance. ▶ Disconnect the boiler power connection. Is the earth connection correct?	yes:	▶ Reconnect the appliance power connection. ▶ Switch ON the appliance. EA? go to step 6
		no:	▶ Correct the electrical connection. ▶ Reconnect the appliance power connection. ▶ Switch ON the appliance. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 6
6	Is the condensate trap blocked?	yes:	▶ Clean out condensation trap discharge pipe. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 7
		no:	go to step 7
7	Is diaphragm in air/gas manifold fitted correctly (see installation instructions)? ▶ Open air/gas manifold. ▶ Check diaphragm for correct orientation, soiling and splitting. Is diaphragm OK?	yes:	▶ Close air/gas manifold (see installation instructions). go to step 8
		no:	▶ Insert diaphragm in the fan intake tube as per installation instructions so that the flaps open upwards. ▶ Close air/gas manifold (see installation instructions). EA? go to step 8
8	Check the gas valve. ▶ Switch OFF the appliance. ▶ Un-plug the connectors from the gas valve. ▶ Measure the gas valve coils I and II electrical resistance. coil I : R = 170  40  ? coil II : R = 400  50  ? ▶ Remove gas valve and check inlet filter for blockage.	yes:	▶ Reconnect the connectors. ▶ Switch ON the appliance. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 9
		no:	▶ Turn off gas valve. ▶ Disconnect the boiler power connection. ▶ Change the gas valve. ▶ Open the gas valve. ▶ Reconnect the connectors. ▶ Reconnect the appliance power connection. ▶ Switch ON the appliance. ▶ Check appliance for leaks. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 9
9	Problem with flue? ▶ Check CO 2 level in combustion air in the flue (with outer casing fitted). Is the CO 2 level above 0.2%? ▶ Perform a fan pressure test (as described in the installation manual). ▶ Open up heat exchanger - is it dirty?	yes:	▶ Check flue installation for agreement with the instruction manual. Then: ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 10
		no:	go to step 10
10	Is flue gas CO 2 level incorrect?	yes:	▶ Adjust to correct level. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 11
		no:	go to step 11
11	▶ Select in the second service level the service function 8.F (Permanent ignition). ▶ Select the value 1 and store. Check the permanent ignition at the electrodes (without gas). Is it OK?	yes:	▶ Select the value 0 and store. ▶ Exit the service function. go to step 12
		no:	▶ Select the value 0 and store. ▶ Exit the service function. go to step 15
12	Ignition cable connected to ignition electrodes?	yes:	go to step 13
		no:	▶ Reconnect lead. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to 13
13	Ignition cable connector engaged in control panel?	yes:	go to step 14
		no:	▶ Switch OFF the appliance. ▶ Engage ignition cable connector in control panel. ▶ Switch ON the appliance. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 14
14	Is the ignition cable damaged?	yes:	▶ Switch OFF the appliance. ▶ Change the ignition cable. ▶ Switch ON the appliance. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 15
		no:	go to step 15
15	Electrode assembly defective? ▶ Switch OFF the appliance. ▶ Remove electrode assembly. Electrode assembly burnt out or cracked?	yes:	▶ Replace electrode assembly. ▶ Switch ON the appliance. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 16
		no:	▶ Refit electrode assembly. ▶ Switch ON the appliance. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 16
16	▶ Switch OFF the appliance. ▶ Disconnect the boiler power connection. ▶ Check if the 20-pin connector lead assembly is damaged.		▶ Change the connector lead assembly. ▶ Reconnect the appliance power connection. ▶ Switch ON the appliance. ▶ Press the reset button for 3 seconds and release it. After releasing the appliance re-starts. EA? go to step 17
17	The PCB is damaged.		▶ Make a note of the altered service settings. ▶ Switch OFF the appliance. ▶ Disconnect the boiler power connection. ▶ Change PCB control board. ▶ Reconnect the appliance power connection. ▶ Switch ON the appliance. ▶ Restore service settings previously noted down.