High
F.61 on Vaillant ecoTEC System

Your boiler has detected an electrical communication problem with the gas valve, which is preventing it from lighting safely.

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

Gas–valve control defective | Short circuit/earth (ground) leak in cable harness to gas valves, gas valve assembly defective (earth/ground leak from coils), electronic control system defective

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec installation & service manual, page 47.
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 main computer loses the ability to safely control the flow of gas into the burner. The most common reason is a breakdown in the electrical signals between the control board and the gas valve, often caused by a failing internal component or damaged wiring. Because the boiler cannot guarantee the gas valve will open or close correctly, it shuts down immediately 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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