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CC Outdoor temperature sensor not recognised

Low severity Bosch Greenstar

What the control is telling you

The outdoor sensor was expected but is not detected.

Applies to: Bosch Greenstar ZBR 21/28/35/42-3A boilers and ZWB 28/35/42-3A combi boilers

Likely causes

  • Open lead or loose connection
  • Failed outdoor sensor

Test and repair steps

  1. Check the outdoor sensor and its wire for breaks.
  2. Confirm the sensor is wired to terminals A and F; replace if faulty.

Models that show this code

4 models in Bosch Greenstar

ZBR21-3AZBR28-3AZBR35-3AZBR42-3A

Other codes on the same units

  • E9 Safety high limit or flue gas limiter tripped
  • F0 Internal fault
  • F1 Internal data error
  • F7 Flame detected with burner off
  • Ad DHW tank temperature not detected
  • EA No flame detected
  • FA Flame detected after gas shut off
  • Fd Reset button pressed by mistake

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Source: Bosch Greenstar ZBR/ZWB 21-42-3A service manual 6721853955 (2025-11), Table 38 Faults shown on the display, p.74-75; Greenstar combi 100 p/151 p service manual 6721853953 (2025-11), Table 33. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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