High
F.10 on Vaillant ecoTEC exclusive System

Your boiler has stopped working because it thinks the main water temperature sensor is broken or there is a problem with its internal wiring.

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

Short-circuit in feed temperature sensor: Sensor plug has mass short to the casing, short-circuit in wiring loom, sensor faulty

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Exclusive Combi installation & service manual, page 43.
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 control board detects an electrical short-circuit coming from the main temperature sensor. It usually happens because the internal components of the sensor have failed or the insulation on the connecting wires has worn away and touched the metal casing. Because the boiler can no longer safely monitor how hot the water is getting, it shuts down as a safety precaution.

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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