High
D,11 on Vaillant ecoTEC System

Your boiler is struggling to push hot water around your radiators because an external pump is not responding correctly.

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

Status external heating pump error

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 fault occurs when the boiler sends a signal to an external pump but does not receive the necessary feedback to confirm it is working. The most common reasons are a mechanical failure within the pump itself, a loose connection in the wiring, or a communication error within the main control board. Without this pump operating correctly, the boiler cannot safely move heat away from its internal heat exchanger.

This fault is more common in autumn when heating systems are switched back on after being idle all summer, which can cause external pumps to seize.

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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