Vaillant ecoFIT sustain 430 Fault codes & diagnostics

36 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

System Gas 2018-present
GC Number 41-694-35
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4 Emergency 30 High 2 Medium

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The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
41-694-35 ecoFIT sustain 430 VU 306/6-3 OV (H-GB) 2018–present

Appliance names and production years are taken from the UK Product Characteristics Database (the SAP/SEDBUK register). Where a GC number is also printed in this model's own manufacturer manual, both sources were checked to agree.

All 36 documented codes

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Your boiler's display screen has lost its connection to the main computer inside, meaning it cannot control or run your heating system.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • User interface display
  • Main PCB
  • Connecting wiring harness

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F.00

Your boiler has lost its connection to the temperature sensor, meaning it no longer knows how hot the water is and has stopped working to keep you safe.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness

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F.01

Your boiler has lost the connection to the sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning to the unit, causing it to stop working for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.10

Your boiler has stopped working because a sensor that measures water temperature is providing an incorrect signal, so the system has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.11

Your boiler has detected a faulty signal from a heat sensor, causing it to shut down for safety to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.13

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has detected a faulty reading from its internal temperature sensor.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

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F.22

Your boiler has automatically shut down because the internal water pressure has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop valves underneath your boiler or near your hot water cylinder.
  2. Open the valves slowly to let mains water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close both valves tightly and reset the boiler using the reset button.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor

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F.23

Your boiler has shut itself down because the water inside is getting too hot too quickly, usually due to a blockage or a stuck valve.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pump
  • Flow sensor
  • Motorised valve

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F.24

Your boiler is temporarily shutting down because the water inside is heating up much faster than normal, usually due to poor water flow.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC thermistor

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F.25

Your boiler has temporarily shut itself down because the exhaust gas coming out of the flue is getting dangerously hot.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Main heat exchanger
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.27

Your boiler has temporarily locked out because it is sensing a flame inside when it shouldn't be burning gas.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Gas valve
  • Electrodes

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F.28

Your boiler is trying to start but cannot get the flame to light or stay lit.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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F.29

Your boiler was working but has suddenly turned off because the flame has gone out and it cannot manage to relight itself.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances, like a hob, are still working to ensure your gas supply hasn't been interrupted.
  2. If it is freezing outside, check the condensate pipe (the plastic pipe leading outside) for ice and defrost it with warm water.
  3. Press the reset button (a flame symbol with a cross through it) for five seconds to see if the boiler restarts.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Flame Sensing Electrode
  • PCB

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F.32

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for safely venting exhaust gases is not spinning, so it has shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
F.49

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with its external controllers or thermostats, preventing it from receiving instructions to heat your home.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • eBUS interface card
  • PCB
  • Wiring harness

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F.61

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical issue with the valve that controls the flow of gas.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F.62

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal gas valve failing to shut off properly, which stops the appliance for safety.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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F.63

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a memory error and cannot read the essential configuration data required to operate safely.

High Engineer only £300-600

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Display PCB

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F.64

Your boiler's internal computer has detected an electrical error, likely caused by a faulty sensor or a loose connection that is preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.65

Your boiler has detected that the temperature of its internal electronic components is too high, so it has safely shut down to prevent permanent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Main Electronic Control Unit

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F.67

Your boiler has detected an internal communication problem with its electronic control system, meaning it cannot safely confirm the flame is burning correctly.

High Engineer only £250-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification sensor

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F.68

Your boiler is temporarily locking out because the flame inside is flickering or going out unexpectedly, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensor electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Main printed circuit board

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F.70

Your boiler's internal computer has forgotten its identity settings, preventing it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Display interface module

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F.71

Your boiler is temporarily shutting down because it cannot accurately read the temperature of the water flowing through the system.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.72

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it is getting conflicting temperature readings from its internal water pipes.

High Engineer only £120-£220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.73

Your boiler's sensor is having trouble reading the internal water pressure, which means it has safely shut down to prevent damage until the issue is resolved.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.74

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system is currently too high.

Emergency DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop valves connected to your boiler.
  2. Ensure both filling loop valves are completely closed and not letting extra water in.
  3. Bleed one or two radiators in your home to let out a little water and bring the pressure gauge down between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Filling loop

Related codes

F.75

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe £100-£250

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop valves underneath your boiler or near the pipework.
  2. Open the valves slowly to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close both valves firmly and reset the boiler using the reset button.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Expansion vessel
  • Filling loop

Related codes

F.76

Your boiler has automatically shut down because a safety device detected that the main part of the boiler has become dangerously hot.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary heat exchanger safety fuse
  • Wiring harness
  • Primary heat exchanger

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F.77

Your boiler has detected an issue with the system that removes waste water or controls the exhaust gases, causing it to lock out for safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Flue non-return flap
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.83

Your boiler has detected that the water inside is not heating up or moving properly right after it turns on.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Flow and Return Sensors

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F.85

Your boiler's temperature sensors have been attached to the wrong pipes during installation, meaning it cannot properly measure how water flows through the system.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.87

Your boiler has lost its electrical connection to the part that creates the ignition spark, meaning it cannot safely light to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB

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F.88

Your boiler has lost its electrical connection to the gas valve, meaning it cannot safely let gas through to heat your home.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve wiring harness
  • PCB

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F.89

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal water pump's connection or electronic signals, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Internal water pump
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB

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F.97

Your boiler's internal computer has failed a self-test and is no longer able to communicate with the rest of the system.

High Engineer only £300-£550

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

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