Vaillant Ecomax Condensing 600/800 series Fault codes & diagnostics

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

CombiSystem Natural Gas 13-35 kW 2003-2007 Discontinued

Replaced by: ecoTEC plus

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All 89 documented codes

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d.1

Your boiler is currently running its internal pump to move leftover heat away from the system, which is a normal process and usually not a fault unless it stays on constantly.

Low Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

d.2

Your boiler is currently in a brief, normal safety pause to prevent it from switching on and off too frequently.

Low Engineer only
d.5

Your boiler is currently reporting its internal temperature target, which is a status message rather than a breakdown.

Low Engineer only
d.7

Your boiler is currently displaying its warm water preset status rather than an active fault, indicating your hot water pre-heating feature is enabled.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Navigate the digital display to the d.7 setting
  2. Observe the value shown
  3. Identify if the setting is relevant to your specific boiler usage
  4. Consult the user manual to see if a simple adjustment is permitted

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB

Related codes

d.8

Your boiler is operating normally and is simply confirming that it has received a signal from your thermostat or timer to start heating your home.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check your room thermostat or smart controller settings
  2. Ensure your timer or programmer is set to 'On' or 'Auto'
  3. If you do not want the heating on, adjust the temperature down on your wall controller
d.10

Your boiler has detected an issue with the water pump that moves heat around your radiators, meaning your heating system may struggle or stop working entirely.

High Engineer only £150-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating Pump
  • Pump Connector Cable
  • Printed Circuit Board

Related codes

d.11

Your boiler is struggling to send a signal to the water circulation system, which means it cannot effectively push heat to your radiators or taps.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • External pump
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB

Related codes

d.13

Your boiler has detected an issue with an add-on pump responsible for moving water through your heating system.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • External circulation pump
  • Pump wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

d.14

Your boiler is struggling to push water around your heating system because the internal pump is not running at the correct speed.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pump speed control module
  • PCB

Related codes

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d.16

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the pump responsible for moving water through your heating system, which means it cannot circulate heat effectively.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board

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d.23

Your boiler is currently indicating that it is switching between its summer and winter operational modes based on the position of the control dial.

Low DIY-safe £120-180

What to check first

  1. Turn the heating control knob fully to the left and then back to the right to reset its position
  2. Switch the boiler off at the fused spur for 30 seconds to allow the internal electronics to reboot
  3. Ensure the knob is firmly pressed onto its spindle and is not obstructed by the casing

Parts commonly replaced

  • User interface board
  • Potentiometer dial

Related codes

d.34

Your boiler is simply reporting the current speed at which the internal air fan is spinning, rather than indicating a fault.

Low Engineer only
d.35

Your boiler is struggling to switch between heating your radiators and providing hot water to your taps.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve
  • Diverter valve actuator motor

Related codes

d.40

This code is simply a status message from your boiler showing you the current temperature of the water flowing through your heating system, rather than an error or a fault.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check your display to see if the system is currently heating
  2. Observe if the fault code disappears when the heating or hot water demand stops
  3. Monitor the boiler for any actual error codes appearing instead of the status number

Related codes

d.41

Your boiler is simply displaying the current temperature of the water returning to the system, which is a status readout rather than a fault.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler display manual to see if you have accidentally entered the diagnostic menu
  2. Press the 'i' button or the 'Reset' button (if applicable) to return the display to the standard temperature readout
  3. Ensure your system pressure is at the correct level of 1-1.5 bar

Related codes

d.44

Your boiler is displaying a real-time measurement of the flame signal, which is a diagnostic check rather than an active error, but if it is persisting, it indicates the system is struggling to confirm the burner has lit correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board

Related codes

d.46

Your boiler is struggling to communicate with its outdoor weather sensor, so it is currently ignoring local temperature readings and defaulting to standard operations.

Low Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outside temperature sensor
  • Wiring loom
  • VRC 410s control unit

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d.47

Your boiler is simply displaying the current temperature reading from the weather sensor installed outside your home.

Low Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outdoor temperature sensor

Related codes

d.60

Your boiler has detected that it has shut itself down to prevent overheating too many times recently, indicating a struggle to circulate water properly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • System filter

Related codes

d.61

Your boiler has recorded several failed attempts to start up recently and has now stopped running for your protection.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
  • Flame sensor

Related codes

d.67

Your boiler is perfectly fine; it is currently taking a mandatory short break to prevent the system from overheating and will automatically restart on its own.

Low Engineer only
d.68

Your boiler is failing to ignite for the first time during its startup sequence.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

d.69

Your boiler tried to fire up as requested but failed to ignite successfully on its second attempt, causing it to lock out for safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Control board (PCB)

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d.71

Your boiler has detected that the system settings for your heating are outside of the normal range, typically indicating a configuration error or an issue with the control board sensing the setup.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Electronic Control Board
  • Control sensor

Related codes

d.72

Your boiler is correctly performing a routine check to ensure the water inside is being circulated and heated properly for your hot water supply.

Low Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • PCB

Related codes

d.73

Your boiler is struggling to accurately read or maintain the temperature for its quick-start hot water function or solar heating setup.

Low Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Printed Circuit Board
d.80

This is not an error code, but simply a display showing the total number of hours your boiler has spent running since it was installed.

Low Engineer only
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d.82

This code is simply a counter displaying how many times your boiler has turned its heating cycle on and off; it is not an error message and does not indicate a fault.

Low Engineer only
F.0

Your boiler's temperature sensor is failing to provide a reading, which has caused the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.00

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors the water temperature, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.1

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water returning to it, which prevents it from heating your home safely and has caused it to shut down for protection.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.01

Your boiler's internal sensor that monitors the temperature of water returning to the system has lost its connection or stopped working, causing the unit to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness lead

Related codes

F.10

Your boiler has detected a faulty temperature sensor reading, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.11

Your boiler's internal sensor that monitors the temperature of water returning to the system is reading incorrectly, causing the boiler to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.13

Your boiler is struggling to accurately read the temperature of your hot water cylinder because there is a faulty electrical connection or sensor.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness
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F.20

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has become dangerously overheated and triggered a safety shut-down.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • Pump
  • Main heat exchanger

Related codes

F.22

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (a silver braided hose) under your boiler or near your cylinder.
  2. Open the small valves at either end of the loop to allow mains water into the heating system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until the needle reaches the green zone (typically 1.0 to 1.5 bar).
  4. Close both valves tightly and ensure the filling loop is disconnected if it is a temporary hose.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor

Related codes

F.23

Your boiler has detected that water is not circulating properly through the system, causing the water to get much hotter in one part of the pipe than another.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

F.24

Your boiler is struggling because it does not have enough water circulating inside it, causing the system to heat up much faster than it safely can.

High DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler's pressure gauge and ensure it is between 1 and 1.5 bar
  2. If the pressure is low, locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose under the boiler)
  3. Slowly open the valves on the filling loop to top up the system pressure to 1.5 bar, then close both valves tightly

Parts commonly replaced

  • System pressure sensor
  • Circulation pump
  • Central heating diverter valve

Related codes

F.25

Your boiler has detected a potential overheating issue and has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas thermal fuse
  • Compact thermal unit
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.27

Your boiler has detected a flame when it is not supposed to be lit, which is a safety lock-out to prevent potential issues.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F.28

Your boiler is failing to light because it cannot detect a flame, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.29

Your boiler has stopped because the flame inside has gone out and will not stay lit, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Ignition lead
  • PCB

Related codes

F.32

Your boiler's fan is failing to spin at the correct speed, which prevents it from safely venting exhaust gases and starting your heating.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
F.41

Your boiler has detected a problem with the internal part that controls the fuel supply, meaning it has shut down as a safety precaution and will not produce heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.42

Your boiler's internal computer is struggling to identify its own specific model settings because of a faulty electronic identification component.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Coding resistor
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
F.60

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a serious internal error and can no longer control the heating system safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness or electrical ribbon cable

Related codes

F.61

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical communication error and cannot safely operate the system.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.62

Your boiler has detected an internal computer error and has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Gas valve

Related codes

F.63

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a critical communication error and can no longer safely operate.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F.64

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a serious internal error and cannot communicate properly with its own parts, meaning the boiler has shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Electronic Control Board
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.65

Your boiler has detected an internal issue with its main brain, causing it to stop working to ensure your safety.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.67

Your boiler’s internal computer is having a major communication error and can no longer safely operate the heating system.

High Engineer only £300-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame detection circuit component

Related codes

F.70

Your boiler's computer has lost its identification settings, meaning it no longer knows exactly which model it is and has stopped working to prevent errors.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Display and interface module
F.75

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure is not changing correctly when it starts, so it has shut down to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Central heating pump

Related codes

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S.0

Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it is not receiving a request for heat from your thermostat or hot water timer.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check your room thermostat is set to a temperature higher than the current room temperature.
  2. Ensure your heating programmer or central heating timer is set to 'On'.
  3. Check if your hot water cylinder thermostat is calling for heat if you have a traditional tank system.

Related codes

S.1

Your boiler is currently working normally and simply letting you know that the internal pump is moving water around your heating system.

Low Engineer only
S.2

Your boiler is currently preparing to ignite and is circulating water through the system, which is a normal part of the startup sequence.

Low Engineer only
S.6

Your boiler is simply running its internal cooling fan for a short time after your heating has turned off to clear any remaining heat from the system.

Low Engineer only
S.7

Your boiler is currently running its internal pump to safely move leftover heat away from the main unit after your heating has finished.

Low Engineer only
S.10

Your boiler is correctly responding to a request to heat your domestic hot water and is operating normally.

Low Engineer only
S.11

Your boiler is currently operating normally to heat your hot water, so it is simply showing you what stage of the heating cycle it is in.

Low Engineer only
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S.16

Your boiler is simply running its internal cooling fan for a few moments after finishing a hot water cycle to move excess heat away from the system.

Low Engineer only
S.20

Your boiler is currently performing a routine task to keep the water inside it pre-heated so that your hot water taps run warm more quickly.

Low Engineer only
S.21

Your boiler is simply performing a routine check to ensure it is ready to provide hot water quickly, so there is no fault with your system.

Low Engineer only
S.24

Your boiler is operating normally and is currently heating up its internal water store to ensure you have hot water available quickly.

Low Engineer only
S.26

Your boiler is currently running its cooling fan to clear out waste gases after you have finished using hot water, which is a normal part of the shutdown process.

Low Engineer only
S.27

Your boiler is currently just finishing a routine cycle to circulate leftover warm water through your pipes, which is a normal part of its operation.

Low Engineer only
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S.28

Your boiler is perfectly fine and is simply taking a short break between heating cycles to prevent unnecessary wear and save energy.

Low Engineer only
S.30

Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it is not receiving a signal from your thermostat or timer to turn on the heating.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check that your room thermostat or smart controller is set to a temperature higher than the current room temperature.
  2. Ensure your programmer or heating timer is set to the 'On' or 'Timed' position.
  3. Check for dead batteries in your wireless wall thermostat.
S.32

Your boiler is currently pausing before starting up because it is waiting for the air extraction system to safely prepare for operation.

Low Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • PCB

Related codes

S.34

Your boiler has detected that the temperature is low and is temporarily running its internal pump to prevent the water inside from freezing.

Low Engineer only
S.36

Your boiler is currently in standby mode because it is not receiving a signal from your thermostat or timer to turn on the heating.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check your room thermostat and set it to a temperature higher than the current room temperature
  2. Ensure your programmer or heating timer is set to the 'ON' position for the current time
  3. Check if any external smart heating controls or apps require a reboot or are showing a connection error

Parts commonly replaced

  • External thermostat
  • Programmer/Timer
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

S.37

Your boiler is currently pausing to allow the internal exhaust fan to settle down before it attempts to ignite the flame.

Low Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

S.39

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature in your underfloor heating pipework has become too hot and has safely switched off to prevent damage.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Contact thermostat
  • Underfloor heating pump
  • Mixing valve
S.53

Your boiler has detected low water pressure and has entered a temporary safety pause to prevent damage while it waits for the system to refill or stabilize.

High DIY-safe £80-120

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler pressure gauge; it should be between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  2. If it is below 1.0, locate the external filling loop hose underneath the boiler.
  3. Open the valves on the filling loop to allow cold water into the system until the needle reaches 1.5 bar, then securely close both valves.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor

Related codes

S.54

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system is low and is waiting for it to reach a safe level before attempting to start again.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is a silver braided hose connecting two pipes under the boiler
  2. Open the small valve(s) on the hose until you hear water flowing into the system
  3. Monitor the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until it reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  4. Close the valve(s) tightly and the boiler should automatically clear the code

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor

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