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D.70 on Vaillant ecoTEC Combi

Your boiler is currently stuck in a diagnostic test mode that overrides its normal settings, which usually happens during a service or repair.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Set diverter valve position

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec 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 code appears because the boiler has been manually instructed to hold its internal diverter valve in a specific position for testing purposes. This usually happens during a professional service when a technician needs to isolate the heating or hot water circuits to check for leaks or performance issues. If the code remains on the screen, the boiler has simply not been exited out of this specific diagnostic menu.

DIY fix possible

Locate the display panel on the front of the boilerPress the 'Reset' button (marked with a flame or cross symbol) for one secondWait for the boiler to restart and check if the 'D.70' code has disappeared

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