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1068 on Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000+ GR8701iW 30 S

Your boiler has lost connection with its outdoor temperature sensor, meaning it cannot properly adjust to outside weather conditions.

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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 temp. sensor or lambda probe faulty.: 1. Check the outdoor sensor plug is connected. 2. Check the resistance of the sensor and replace if required. 3. Check the continuity of harness and replace if required. 4. Replace the outdoor sensor.

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Verified against the Worcester Bosch/Worcester Bosch Wb 47115 installation & service manual.
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