Boiler displays E2 and will not fire, may occur intermittently, often associated with temperature sensor issues.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Isolate power before removing any covers. Only competent persons should access internal components.
User checks:
- Power cycle the boiler at the fused spur for 30 seconds and see if the error clears.
- Check system pressure and bleed radiators to ensure good circulation (though this code is usually electrical).
Engineer checks:
- Locate the Worcester flow NTC on the flow pipe leaving the heat exchanger and test its resistance against the temperature chart in the manual.
- Inspect the sensor plug and wiring for corrosion, damage, or loose connections; repair as needed.
- Check continuity from the sensor back to the PCB connector.
- If sensor and wiring are sound, test the PCB input and replace the control board if confirmed faulty.
Replacing a flow NTC is usually straightforward for a heating engineer and often resolves E2 faults.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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