High Information
S.5 on Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 635

Your boiler is pausing during its startup sequence while it waits for a signal that the fire has safely lit.

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.

Technical description

Fan and pump running

What causes this fault?

This status occurs when the boiler's internal computer is waiting for the flame sensors to confirm the burner has successfully lit. It usually signals a breakdown in communication between the ignition components and the control board, often caused by worn-out spark electrodes or a faulty gas valve failing to release fuel. If the boiler cannot confirm a safe flame after several attempts, it will eventually stop trying and display a full fault code.

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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