Bosch fault code A2
Fault code A2 on a Bosch boiler (including ZSN and ZWN) means: Flue gases are escaping from the combustion chamber. Reset the appliance once. If the code comes back, a part is usually faulty. You can check the water pressure and settings yourself; leave work on gas-carrying parts to a certified gas engineer.
After a safety alert (gas, flue gas, combustion), reset no more than once and call in a certified gas engineer. If you smell gas, call your national gas emergency number or 112 immediately.
Cause
Fault code A2 on a Bosch boiler indicates: Flue gases are escaping from the combustion chamber.
Applies to
Bosch ZSN, ZWN, 18-6 KE, 24-6 KE.
Fault code A2 on other Bosch series
The same code does not mean the same thing on every series. Check the rating plate to see which series you have:
- A2 on VRC, 24 Open: Escape of flue gas from the combustion chamber.
Matching parts
Bosch parts are available from Instalpunt; shipping to EU countries from €17.95 (€24.95 for more distant countries), usually 3–5 working days.
For fault code A2, the part involved is usually in the category: burner.
This message does not point directly to one faulty part. If the code keeps coming back, view the Bosch parts:
Fix it yourself or call an engineer?
Always consult the manual for your appliance and work safely. If in doubt or if the fault comes back, call in a qualified professional. A question about a part? Write to us at info@instalpunt.nl.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bosch boiler fault code A2 mean?
Flue gases are escaping from the combustion chamber.
How do I fix fault code A2 on a Bosch boiler?
First check the cause described above. Then restart the appliance using the reset button. If the message comes back, a part usually needs replacing or the fault needs to be repaired by a qualified professional.
Which parts do I need for Bosch fault code A2?
That depends on the exact cause. In the Bosch parts overview at Instalpunt you will find the current price and stock for each part.
Can I fix fault code A2 myself?
You can reset the appliance and check things like the water pressure or settings yourself. Work on gas-carrying parts must be left to a certified gas engineer.
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