High
F.32 on Vaillant ecoTEC exclusive 835 VUW 356/5-7

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal fan that safely removes combustion gases, causing it to lock out for safety.

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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

Fault: Fan - Plug on fan not correctly plugged in, multiple plug on PCB not correctly plugged in, break in cable harness, fan blocked, Hall sensor defective, electronics defective

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Verified against the Vaillant/Vaillant Ecotec Exclusive installation & service manual.
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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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All 207 fault codes on the ecoTEC exclusive 835 VUW 356/5-7

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