Bosch fault code A8
Fault code A8 on a Bosch boiler (including HRC and TOP) means: CAN communication interrupted. 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 A8 on a Bosch boiler indicates: CAN communication interrupted.
Applies to
Bosch HRC, TOP, 26, 28-3 ZSB, 30, 30-3 ZWB, 35, 42, 42-3 ZB, 42-3 ZWB, ZSN, ZWN, 18-6 KE, 24-6 KE, 24-7 KE.
Fault code A8 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:
- A8 on Turbo Tower, VRC, 24 Open, 30 HRC, 30 HRC II: Communication interrupted.
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.
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 A8 mean?
CAN communication interrupted.
How do I fix fault code A8 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 A8?
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 A8 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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