BoilerFaultCodesWorcester Bosch A8 Fault Code
The Worcester Bosch A8 fault code means: your boiler's internal components are having trouble communicating with the main control board, preventing the system from starting up.. It appears on 41 Worcester Bosch models in our database.
Technical description: DHW sensor fault: DHW sensor (8000 - 20000 ohms at room temperature), Wiring and connections to sensor.
What causes the Worcester Bosch A8 fault?
This fault occurs when the boiler's main control board loses its digital connection with internal components like the display or the heat engine sensors. It is usually caused by a loose connection in the internal wiring or a physical failure of the electronic circuit board itself, preventing the boiler from sending start-up commands. In some cases, moisture ingress or a power surge may have damaged the sensitive communication pins on the board.
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Worcester Bosch models that show the A8 fault code
Click a model for the full fault code list and model-specific repair notes.
- 24i / 28i Junior Repair: £90-180
- 35 RSF Repair: £90-180
- 533 Compact
- 535 Compact
- 537i Repair: £150-250
- CDi Classic Repair: £90-£250
- CDi Highflow Repair: £150-350
- Greenstar 24
- Greenstar 24i / 28i Junior Repair: £120-220
- Greenstar 25 Si Repair: £120-250
- Greenstar 25 Si Compact Repair: £180-450
- Greenstar 25HE Repair: £150-450
- Greenstar 25i (ZWB 7-25) Repair: £150-300
- Greenstar 25Si Compact ErP Repair: £0-180
- Greenstar 27i System Compact ErP Repair: £180-450
- Greenstar 28
- Greenstar 28CDi Compact ErP Repair: £150-300
- Greenstar 30 CDi System
- Greenstar 30 Si Compact Repair: £180-450
- Greenstar 30CDi Classic System ErP Repair: £0-180
- Greenstar 30HE Repair: £150-£450
- Greenstar 30i System Compact ErP Repair: £180-450
- Greenstar 30si Repair: £120-250
- Greenstar 30Si Compact ErP Repair: £0-180
- Greenstar 42CDi Repair: £120-250
- Greenstar CDi Classic (2012) Repair: £90-180
- Greenstar CDi Compact Repair: £60-220
- Greenstar Highflow Repair: £250-450
- Greenstar i Repair: £180-450
- Greenstar R 28 HE System Repair: £180-£450
- Greenstar System Repair: £150-300
- Greenstar ZWB7 Repair: £120-250
- Heatslave Repair: £90-180
- Highflow 400 Electronic BF
- Highflow 440 CDi Repair: £200-450
- Highflow 550 CDi Repair: £200-450
- Highflow CDi Repair: £150-300
- R30 HE Plus Repair: £150-450
- Worcester 25/30 HE Repair: £180-450
- ZB 7 27 HE Repair: £150-300
- ZWB 7-25 Repair: £150-350
Source
Worcester Bosch A8 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Worcester Bosch service / installation manuals for each affected model.
- Worcester Bosch 35 RSF manual (PDF)
- Worcester Bosch 535 Compact manual (PDF)
- Worcester Bosch 537i manual (PDF)
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 31 August 2026