High Lockout
F.71 on Vaillant ecoMAX

Your boiler's temperature sensor is stuck on a single reading, meaning the system cannot safely tell if the water is heating up correctly.

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

Flow sensor constant value fault

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's control chip detects that the temperature sensor is stuck on a single reading even though the burner is firing. The most common reason is that the sensor has developed an internal electrical failure or have become coated in debris, preventing it from registering price temperature changes. In some cases, it can also be caused by a loose connection or damaged wiring between the sensor and the main circuit board.

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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