98:1 to 98:5 High

Boiler Fault Code 98:1 to 98:5

Also written as 981TO985 — same fault.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team Last reviewed

Fault code 98:1 to 98:5 appears across 1 boiler brand and 5 models. The exact meaning varies by manufacturer — pick your boiler brand below to see the model-specific fix.

Most common meaning Your boiler has detected an internal configuration error or a communication fault with its electronic control system. (As reported on Viessmann Vitodens 300-W)

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Source

Information for the 98:1 to 98:5 fault code is sourced from the official service / installation manual for each model that displays it. Read more about how we source fault codes →

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026