Chaffoteaux 6.v Fault Code
Also written as 6V — same fault.
The Chaffoteaux 6.v fault code means: your boiler has stopped heating your home because it is struggling to read the temperature correctly, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.. It appears on 3 Chaffoteaux models in our database.
Technical description: No main burner - Heating thermostat faulty (CH only)
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Source
Chaffoteaux 6.v fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Chaffoteaux service / installation manuals for each affected model.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026