Vaillant P.03 Fault Code
Also written as P03 — same fault.
The Vaillant P.03 fault code means: your boiler is performing a routine air-bleeding or check program after being switched on or reset, and it is not currently an error that requires a repair.. It appears on 4 Vaillant models in our database.
Technical description: Check programme for system without eBUS controller.
DIY fix possible
Wait approximately 5 to 10 minutes for the program to finish automatically.Monitor the display to see if the boiler transitions to a standard temperature reading or '0' status.Ensure all radiator valves are open to help the system clear any trapped air.
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Vaillant models that show the P.03 fault code
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Source
Vaillant P.03 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Vaillant service / installation manuals for each affected model.
- Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 425 manual (PDF)
- Vaillant Home Combi manual (PDF)
- Vaillant Home System manual (PDF)
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 31 August 2026