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Bosch Error Code C9: Barometric pressure sensor damaged (Tankless)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

Bosch error code C9 on a tankless water heater means: Barometric pressure sensor damaged. It is also called Bosch diagnostic code C9.

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

Homeowner? What Bosch code C9 means for you

Check, then call Your tankless water heater is reporting: Barometric pressure sensor damaged. 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 C9 mean?

The on-board pressure sensor is faulty.

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

Common causes of Bosch code C9

  • Control board sensor failure
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 C9

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

Other Bosch Tankless codes

CodeMeaning
C1Flue blockage at start-up
C2Flue blockage at start-up
C3Flow sensor sees no recirculation
C5Bypass water valve fault
C7Fan fault
C8Main water valve fault
CAWater flow above 9.2 gpm
CEFlue blockage during operation (siphon pressure)
CFFlue blockage during operation (insufficient air)
E0Control unit internal error
E1Hot water above 194 F (90 C)
E3Flue gas temperature too high, burner cut off

All Bosch Tankless Water Heater error codes →

Bosch code C9: homeowner questions

What does Bosch code C9 mean?

Barometric pressure sensor damaged. The on-board pressure sensor is faulty.

Is it safe to keep using my tankless water heater with code C9?

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 C9 myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If Bosch code C9 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix Bosch code C9 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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