High
F.1 on Vaillant ecoTEC exclusive

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot communicate with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning to the unit.

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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

Interruption return temperature sensor (NTC): NTC faulty, NTC cable faulty, faulty plug connection on NTC, faulty plug connection on the electronics

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Verified against the Vaillant/Vaillant Ecotec Exclusive 4704437 installation & service manual.
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 loses its electrical connection with the sensor that monitors water coming back from your radiators. The most common reason is a component failure within the sensor itself or a loose wiring connection that prevents the boiler from safely monitoring heat levels. Because the boiler cannot verify the return temperature, it shuts down as a safety precaution to prevent overheating.

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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