Low
S.3 on Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 630

Your boiler is currently trying to light the flame to start provide heating or hot water, and this is a normal status message rather than a permanent error.

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

Manufacturer manual

Ignition sequence

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus 615 installation & service manual, page 38.
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 control system sends a signal to generate a spark and open the gas valve simultaneously. It is a natural part of the start-up process where the appliance attempts to establish a flame to satisfy a demand for heat. If the boiler stays on this code without firing, it usually means there is a temporary struggle to sense the flame or a delay in gas reaching the burner.

DIY fix possible

No action required; this is a normal operational status messageWait for the boiler to complete its ignition sequenceMonitor the display to see if it transitions to a heating or hot water code

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