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P.3 on Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 615

Your boiler is undergoing a temporary calibration process where it checks its heating settings; it is not a fault, but a normal status message.

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

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Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus 615 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 when the boiler’s electronic control unit is performing a routine check of its burner and gas settings. It happens automatically to ensure the boiler is burning gas as efficiently and safely as possible. You may notice this when the boiler is first switched on or after a period of intense use.

DIY fix possible

Wait approximately 15 minutes for the program to finishEnsure your radiator valves are open to allow heat flow during the testMonitor the display to see if it returns to a standard temperature reading

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