High
F.0 on Vaillant ecoMAX 618

Your boiler has lost connection with its main internal temperature sensor, meaning it cannot safely tell how hot the water is and has shut down as a precaution.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Flow–NTC: NTC broken, NTC cable broken, Defective connection at NTC, Defective connection at electronics | Cause: Flow–NTC cable defective/broken NTC faulty

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecomax 613 installation & service manual, page 49.
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 fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer can no longer detect a signal from the sensor that monitors water temperature. The most common reason is that the sensor itself has simply worn out over time, though it can also be caused by a loose connection or damaged wiring inside the unit.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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