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Your boiler is reporting a communication problem or a technical fault with your solar heating system, though your central heating should continue to work.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Solar fault: Fault code (Is only displayed, if a solar module is connected)

From this model's manual
Verified against the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life Style installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's main control board loses communication with the solar thermal control module. The most common reason is a loose connection in the wiring between the units or a localized power failure affecting the solar components. It can also be triggered if the solar temperature sensor provides an unrealistic reading due to a component failure.

This fault is more common during the summer months when solar thermal systems are under higher demand and temperature sensors are pushed to their limits.

DIY fix possible

Locate the solar control module or pump station.Check if any cables connecting the solar system to the boiler have come loose.Restart the boiler using the reset button on the display.

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