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S.3 on Vaillant ecoTEC

Your boiler is currently trying to light the flame to start your central heating.

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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.

Technical description

Ignition sequence (heating operation)

What causes this fault?

This is a normal part of the boiler's operation and occurs every time the system detects a demand for warmth in your radiators. It indicates that the internal fans are spinning and the gas valve is opening to create the spark needed for a flame. You will only see this code during the few seconds it takes for the boiler to successfully ignite.

DIY fix possible

This fault may be fixable without an engineer. Check your manual first.

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