D.97 Low

Vaillant D.97 Fault Code

Also written as D97 — same fault.

The Vaillant D.97 fault code means: your boiler is currently showing a hidden menu used by engineers for advanced system analysis, but it does not represent an actual mechanical fault.. It appears on 5 Vaillant models in our database.

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.

Technical description: Activation of the second diagnostic level

What causes the Vaillant D.97 fault?

This code appears when someone has manually entered the boiler's advanced diagnostic settings by inputting a specific security code. It is not triggered by a mechanical failure or a broken part, but rather indicates that the display is now showing a deeper level of system data usually reserved for technicians. You can usually clear this by simply exiting the menu or waiting for the display to time out back to the main screen.

DIY fix possible

Press the 'Back' or 'Menu' button multiple times to exit the diagnostic screensWait for 15 minutes for the screen to time out and return to the main displaySwitch the boiler off and back on at the fused spur switch to reset the interface

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Vaillant models that show the D.97 fault code

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Source

Vaillant D.97 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Vaillant service / installation manuals for each affected model.

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