High Lockout
F.13 on Vaillant ecoMAX 824E

Your boiler has lost connection to the hot water cylinder sensor, meaning it cannot tell how hot your water is or when to heat it.

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.

Technical description

Short circuit in tank sensor | Cause: NTC defective, earth leak/short circuit in cable loom, damp plug connection

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the electrical signal from the hot water tank sensor is interrupted or fails to reach the boiler's control board. The most common reason is a physical breakage in the sensor’s internal wiring or moisture getting into the electrical plug, which confuses the boiler and prevents it from heating your water.

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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