F.071 High
Boiler Fault Code F.071
Also written as F071 — same fault.
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Fault code F.071 appears across 1 boiler brand and 3 models. The exact meaning varies by manufacturer — pick your boiler brand below to see the model-specific fix.
Most common meaning Your boiler's internal thermometer is sending conflicting temperature readings to the control board, so the system has shut down to prevent damage. (As reported on Vaillant ecoTEC plus)
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Source
Information for the F.071 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 7 July 2026