E14
Bosch Internal Humidity Sensor Failure

Thermostat shows E14 and indicates a humidity sensor error; humidity reading is missing or unrealistic.

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Possible Causes

Failed capacitive humidity sensor on PCB, Corrosion from condensation or high humidity, Contamination (dust, paint, cleaning chemicals) on sensor, Firmware misreading sensor data

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: No high‑voltage work is required. Do not attempt to clean the sensor with liquids.

  • Ventilation: Ensure the thermostat is not installed in a bathroom or other area with extreme humidity swings.
  • Dry out: If the area was recently very humid, allow the thermostat to dry for several hours with normal room ventilation.
  • Power cycle and reset: Turn off power for 1 minute, then restore. If needed, perform a factory reset and reconfigure.
  • Compare readings: Use a separate hygrometer to compare humidity. If the thermostat reading is far off or missing and E14 persists, the sensor is likely defective.
  • Replace thermostat: The humidity sensor is integrated; replacement of the thermostat is typically required.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Bosch Smart Thermostat Main Control Assembly
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