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S.3 on Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 832

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.

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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

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 is required as this is a normal operational status codeMonitor the display to ensure it transitions to an 'S.4' (Burner ignited) stateIf the code persists without ignition, check that your gas supply is turned on

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