Worcester Bosch A8 361 Fault Code
Also written as A8361 — same fault.
The Worcester Bosch A8 361 fault code means: your boiler's internal electronic 'brain' is not communicating correctly with the main control unit, preventing the system from operating.. It appears on 2 Worcester Bosch models in our database.
Technical description: HCM invalid (The inserted HCM does not correspond with the control box or HMI type)
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Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026