8/0/9 Medium

Worcester Bosch 8/0/9 Fault Code

Also written as 809 — same fault.

The Worcester Bosch 8/0/9 fault code means: your boiler is having trouble communicating with an internal sensor that monitors your hot water temperature.. It appears on 1 Worcester Bosch model in our database.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description: The contacts to DHW temperature sensor 2 have shorted or are interrupted, the sensor has been connected incorrectly or is defective.
Typical repair cost £120-200 (including labour)

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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Worcester Bosch models that show the 8/0/9 fault code

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Source

Worcester Bosch 8/0/9 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Worcester Bosch service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026