High
D.96 on Vaillant ecoTEC Combi

Your boiler has reverted to its original factory settings and needs its specific configuration data entered to work correctly with your heating system.

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

Factory setting

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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 fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer loses the specific identity code that tells it which model it is. It most commonly happens after a power surge or when a major electronic component, such as the circuit board, has been replaced but not yet programmed. Without this configuration data, the boiler stays in a 'factory default' state and won't ignite for safety reasons.

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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