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1-C4 on Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life Combi

Your boiler is displaying the current outdoor temperature because an external weather sensor is connected, which is a normal status reading rather than a breakdown.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Outside temperature: Current outside temperature (with outside temperature sensor connected)

Shared across the Greenstar 8000 Life range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This code appears because your heating system has an optional weather compensation sensor installed on the outside of your property. It acts as an information display rather than a mechanical failure, simply showing the boiler's reading of the current air temperature. This allows the boiler to automatically adjust its efficiency based on how cold it is outside.

DIY fix possible

Check if the display returns to the normal temperature screen automaticallyPress the 'Back' or 'Reset' button once to clear the informational messageEnsure the external sensor is not obstructed by snow or debris

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