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Worcester Bosch A8 Fault Code

A8 and the fault indicator LED are flashing. Bus communication to the programmer is interrupted (set value not received). Recovered from the old WordPress slug /4155-2/.

Fault codes / Worcester Bosch

A8 checks

StepCheckIf yesIf no / next
1Wiring between programmer and appliance. Use terminals B only (centre terminal is not for bus). Is there continuity?If A8 remains, go to step 2.Correct or replace the bus cable, then power on.
2Multiple bus modules: wiring between modules and the branch box on terminals B. Continuity?If A8 remains, go to step 3.Repair or replace the cable.
3Wiring between branch box and programmer on terminals B. Continuity?If A8 remains, go to step 4.Repair or replace the cable.
4Has the programmer been replaced?Go to step 5.Replace the programmer.
5Has the bus module been replaced?Go to step 6.Replace the bus module.
6PCB control boardNote service settings, replace the PCB, restore settings.

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