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S.3 on Vaillant ecoMAX 613

Your boiler is currently trying to start the ignition process to provide heating, which is a normal part of the startup sequence and not necessarily a fault unless it remains stuck on this screen.

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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Ignition sequence (heating operation)

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecomax 613 installation & service manual, page 45.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This status occurs when the boiler begins the physical process of lighting the burner to heat your radiators. It is a natural part of the start-up cycle where the system checks components and prepares the spark to ignite the gas. If the boiler stays on this code without moving forward, it usually means the system is struggling to successfully establish or detect a flame.

DIY fix possible

Check if the display changes to a different code after a few secondsMonitor for any lockout codes if the boiler fails to fireEnsure the gas supply is turned on at the meterPress the reset button if the boiler becomes stuck

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