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Bosch Error Code A8: Outlet hot water temperature sensor fault (Tankless)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Bosch error code A8 on a tankless water heater means: Outlet hot water temperature sensor fault. It is also called Bosch diagnostic code A8.

Medium severityTankless Water HeaterBosch Greentherm T9800 SE · Bosch Greentherm T9900 SE

Homeowner? What Bosch code A8 means for you

Check, then call Your tankless water heater is reporting: Outlet hot water temperature sensor fault. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.

Safe things you can check yourself

  • Check that gas reaches the house: other gas appliances work, or the propane tank is not empty.
  • Make sure the heater is plugged in and its breaker is on. In winter, keep the power on: it protects the unit from freezing.
  • Outside, make sure the intake and exhaust pipes or vent cap are not blocked by snow, ice, leaves or a nest.
  • Check that the hot and cold water valves under the heater are fully open.
  • If you have a remote controller, turn it off and on once. If the code comes back, call a technician.

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What does Bosch error code A8 mean?

The hot outlet water sensor is open or disconnected.

Applies to: Bosch Greentherm T9800 SE 160/199 and T9900 SE 160/199 / i 199 tankless water heaters

Common causes of Bosch code A8

  • Loose connector
  • Failed sensor or wire
Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.

Bosch models that use code A8

Greentherm T9800 SE 160Greentherm T9800 SE 199Greentherm T9800 SEC 199Greentherm T9900 i 199Greentherm T9900 SE 160Greentherm T9900 SE 199

Other Bosch Tankless codes

CodeMeaning
A2External water temperature sensor / aquastat fault
A3Flue gas temperature sensor fault
A4Air temperature sensor fault
A5Condensing unit flue temperature sensor fault
A6Inlet cold water temperature sensor fault
A7Heat exchanger hot water temperature sensor fault
A9Output power too low
AAFlue gas temperature too high, power limited
ADPower derate warning
BBFan calibration after missed ignitions
BCRepeated fan calibration with similar values
C1Flue blockage at start-up

All Bosch Tankless Water Heater error codes →

Bosch code A8: homeowner questions

What does Bosch code A8 mean?

Outlet hot water temperature sensor fault. The hot outlet water sensor is open or disconnected.

Is it safe to keep using my tankless water heater with code A8?

It depends on the cause. This is often caused by something simple. Try the safe checks below; if the code returns, book a service call before it turns into a no-heat or no-hot-water emergency.

Can I reset Bosch code A8 myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Bosch code A8 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Bosch code A8 near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs Bosch tankless water heaters in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.

Homeowner help: Tankless Water Heater No Hot Water: What to Check

Troubleshooting guides

Source: Bosch Greentherm T9800 SE 160/199 installation 6720816815 (06.2023), Table 24 Error code diagnostics, p.65-69; Bosch Greentherm T9900 SE 160/199 | i 199 installation 6 720 813 635 (2024-06), section 9.1 Error code diagnostics, p.68-73. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

General guidance for qualified technicians. The manufacturer's installation and service manual and local codes always take priority. Aurora Star Tech is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer; brand and model names are used only to identify equipment and belong to their owners.

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