BoilerFaultCodes S.5 High
Boiler Fault Code S.5
Also written as S5 — same fault.
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Fault code S.5 appears across 1 boiler brand and 21 models. The exact meaning varies by manufacturer — pick your boiler brand below to see the model-specific fix.
Most common meaning Your boiler is pausing during its startup sequence while it waits for a signal that the fire has safely lit. (As reported on Vaillant ecoTEC plus)
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Source
Information for the S.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