Vaillant ecoFIT sustain 615 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

System Gas 2018-present
GC Number 41-694-30
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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
41-694-30 ecoFIT sustain 615 VU 156/6-3 (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 42 documented codes

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Connection

Your boiler's control panel and its internal brain have lost their connection, meaning the unit cannot receive instructions to heat your home or water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • User interface ribbon cable
  • User interface display module
  • Main PCB

Related codes

F.00

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot accurately measure the temperature of the water leaving the system.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.01

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot accurately measure the temperature of the water returning from your radiators.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.10

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has detected an electrical fault with one of its internal temperature sensors.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.11

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has detected an electrical fault with one of its internal temperature sensors.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.12

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water due to a wiring issue or a faulty sensor, so it has stopped heating to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.13

Your boiler has detected a faulty electrical signal from the hot water temperature sensor, meaning it cannot properly monitor the temperature of your hot water.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.20

Your boiler has temporarily shut down because the internal water temperature got too high.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Circulation pump
  • Main heat exchanger

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F.22

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

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (two valves connected by a flexible silver hose under the boiler).
  2. Open both valves slowly to let mains water into the system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until the needle rises into the green zone (between 1.0 and 1.5 bar), then firmly close both valves.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Expansion vessel
  • Manual filling loop

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F.23

Your boiler has shut down because there is a dangerous difference in temperature between its internal sensors, usually caused by a restriction in water flow.

High Engineer only £150-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensors
  • Plate heat exchanger
  • Heating pump

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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 shut down because it cannot reliably detect the flame inside, meaning it is currently unsafe for it to keep running.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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F.28

Your boiler is failing to light the flame needed to produce heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board

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F.29

Your boiler is failing to stay lit, which means it has safely shut itself down because it cannot consistently produce or hold a flame.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification probe

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F.32

Your boiler has detected that the fan, which pushes waste gases outside, isn't spinning at the correct speed to ensure safe operation.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

Your boiler's communication system is experiencing a power supply issue, causing it to lose its ability to talk to your thermostat or internal components.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • eBUS PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • External thermostat/controller

Related codes

F.61

Your boiler has detected an issue with the control system that regulates the flow of gas into the unit.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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F.62

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal safety mechanism that controls the gas flow, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent operation.

High Engineer only £250-450

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 main computer control panel is failing to process signals from its sensors, meaning it cannot safely operate the system.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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F.65

Your boiler has detected that its internal control brain is overheating and has shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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F.67

Your boiler's computer is struggling to safely detect or manage the flame, so it has shut itself down to prevent any unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification electrode

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F.68

Your boiler is struggling to keep a steady flame, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • PCB board
  • Flame sensor

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F.70

Your boiler has lost its unique digital identity, meaning the internal computer no longer knows how to correctly control your specific heating system.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • User Interface PCB
  • Main PCB

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F.71

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing through the system, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC sensor
  • Return NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.72

Your boiler is having trouble reading the water pressure or temperature accurately, which has caused it to switch itself off for safety.

High Engineer only £150-£300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • NTC return temperature sensor
  • Main printed circuit board

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F.73

Your boiler's internal water pressure gauge is failing to signal correctly, meaning the system cannot confirm it has enough water to operate safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.74

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure its own internal water pressure, so it has stopped working to prevent potential damage to the system.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.75

Your boiler is struggling to detect the water pressure inside the system, which prevents it from firing up safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Heating pump

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F.76

Your boiler has detected an internal safety sensor fault within the main heating unit and has safely locked itself out to prevent any risk.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary heat exchanger safety thermal fuse
  • Overheat safety thermostat
  • Wiring harness

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F.77

Your boiler has detected an issue with how it clears water or exhaust gases, meaning it has switched itself off to stay safe.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate trap
  • Condensate pump
  • Flue sensor

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F.78

Your boiler has lost communication with a hot water sensor linked to an external control, meaning it may struggle to regulate your hot water properly.

Medium Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • External control interface

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F.83

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water circulating inside the system to carry the heat away safely.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • Pressure sensor
  • Heating pump

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F.84

Your boiler is struggling to compare the temperature of the water leaving and returning, meaning it cannot safely control its heating output.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board

Related codes

F.85

Your boiler is struggling to read its own internal water temperature correctly, so it has stopped working to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

F.86

Your boiler has detected that the external safety switch connected to an underfloor heating system is signaling a fault or that the connection is open.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Underfloor heating limit switch
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

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F.87

Your boiler is having trouble detecting or maintaining the flame safely, so it has shut down to prevent any issues.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Spark electrode
  • PCB

Related codes

F.88

Your boiler has detected an issue with the valve that controls the flow of gas inside the unit, which safely shuts down the system.

Emergency Engineer only £200-£400

Parts commonly replaced

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

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F.89

Your boiler is struggling because the internal pump that moves hot water through your home's radiators and taps has stopped working correctly.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Wiring harness

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F.91

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the temperature sensor in your hot water cylinder, which means it may not be able to heat your taps or shower correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness
F.97

Your boiler's internal computer has failed its safety check and has shut down to protect your home.

High Engineer only £250-£500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB

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