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Worcester Bosch A7 Fault Code

A7 and the fault indicator LED are flashing. Hot-water NTC sensor defective. The boiler may still produce hot water, but temperature control is less accurate.

Fault codes / Worcester Bosch

A7 checks

StepCheckIf yesIf no / next
1Is the water NTC connector corroded, damaged, or dirty?Replace the affected parts. If A7 remains, go to step 2.Go to step 2.
2Power off, unplug the 20-pin PCB connector, and check resistance from connections 3 to 4 on the cable side against the NTC table.Note service settings, replace the PCB, restore settings.Go to step 3.
3Unplug the NTC and check its resistance against the NTC table.Replace the 20-pin connector lead assembly.Replace the NTC sensor.

Gas work stays with a Gas Safe registered engineer. These steps are guidance from the manufacturer sequence, not a substitute for the handbook.