Bosch

Bosch Water Heaters Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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A2
Bosch water heater displays A2; unit may continue to run but with limited performance
Fan Speed / Combustion Air Flow Warning
A3
Bosch tankless water heater shows A3; unit may derate or shut down intermittently
Water Flow Rate / Modulation Warning
C1
Bosch water heater displays C1; unit may lock out or require reset
Communication Error Between Control Boards
C6
Bosch tankless water heater shows C6; fan speed or combustion control issue
Fan Speed Calibration / Combustion Control Error
E0
Bosch tankless water heater powers on but does not ignite; display shows E0
Parameter / Configuration Error
E1
Bosch tankless water heater shows E1 and will not ignite; burner never lights
Ignition Failure / Flame Not Established
E2
Bosch water heater displays E2 and shuts down shortly after ignition attempt
Flame Loss / Flame Signal Error
E3
Bosch tankless water heater shows E3 and shuts down during operation
Exhaust / Flue Gas Temperature Overheat
E4
Bosch water heater displays E4 and will not run; unit may click but no sustained operation
High Limit Temperature Cutoff / Overheat
E5
Bosch tankless heater shows E5 and shuts down; may start then quickly stop
Water Flow Sensor / Flow Switch Error
E6
Bosch water heater displays E6; unit may overheat or shut down intermittently
Inlet / Outlet Temperature Sensor Discrepancy
E7
Bosch tankless water heater shows E7 and will not operate
Fan / Combustion Air Blower Error
E8
Bosch water heater displays E8; unit may start then shut down quickly
Gas Valve / Gas Proportional Valve Error
E9
Bosch tankless water heater shows E9 and will not operate
Exhaust / Flue Gas Sensor Failure
EA
Bosch condensing tankless water heater shows EA and shuts down
Condensate Drain / Condensate Trap Error
H07
Bosch electric tankless water heater shows H07 and does not heat water
Outlet Temperature Sensor Fault (Electric Model)
H11
Bosch electric water heater displays H11; unit does not energize heating elements
Flow Sensor / Flow Switch Fault (Electric Model)
H27
Bosch electric tankless heater shows H27; unit may shut down or not heat properly
Heating Element Overtemperature / Dry-Fire Protection
Symptom
Bosch electric tankless water heater runs but water is only slightly warm
Partial Heating Element Failure
Symptom
Bosch gas water heater produces a strong gas smell near the unit
Gas Leak / Combustion Gas Leakage
Symptom
Bosch tankless water heater does not start at all; no lights or display
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Bosch tankless water heater ignites but water temperature fluctuates; hot-cold-hot cycling during shower
Temperature Instability / Modulation Control Issue
Symptom
Bosch tankless water heater makes loud banging or knocking noises when operating
Water Hammer / Combustion or Scale Noise
Symptom
Bosch tankless water heater vibrates excessively or rattles during operation
Mechanical Vibration / Mounting Issue
Symptom
Bosch water heater causes carbon monoxide alarm to sound when operating
Flue Gas Spillage / Incomplete Combustion
Symptom
Bosch water heater display or control panel is unresponsive, but unit still heats water
User Interface / Keypad Failure
Symptom
Bosch water heater emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the unit
Overheating / Electrical or Combustion Fault
Symptom
Bosch water heater frequently cycles on and off with small hot water draws (e.g., handwashing)
Short Cycling / Low-Flow Operation Issue
Symptom
Bosch water heater has power but does not ignite when hot water is opened; no error code displayed
Insufficient Flow to Activate / Flow Detection Failure
Symptom
Bosch water heater leaks from the pressure relief valve discharge pipe
Excessive Pressure / Thermal Expansion
Symptom
Bosch water heater leaks water from the bottom of the unit
Internal Water Leak
Symptom
Bosch water heater produces lukewarm water only; cannot reach set temperature
Insufficient Heating Capacity / Derated Operation
Symptom
Bosch water heater runs but then shuts off after a few minutes, requiring manual restart
Overheat or Safety Lockout Without Displayed Code
Symptom
Bosch water heater shows condensation or water droplets on or inside the casing
Condensation / Moisture Intrusion
Symptom
Bosch water heater takes a very long time to deliver hot water to fixtures
Long Hot Water Delivery Time / Plumbing Layout Issue
Symptom
Bosch water heater trips the circuit breaker when it starts
Electrical Overload / Short Circuit
Symptom
Bosch water heater's hot water output smells like rotten eggs (sulfur odor)
Bacterial Contamination / Anode Reaction (Storage-Type Bosch Heaters)
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