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S.97 on Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 832

Your boiler is currently performing an internal health check on its sensors and has temporarily paused heating and hot water to ensure everything is functioning safely.

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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

Automatic test programme: Water pressure sensor, heating and hot water request blocked.

DIY fix possible

Wait for the boiler to complete its automatic test cycleEnsure the boiler power remains switched onMonitor the display to see if the code transitions to a normal status (e.g., S.0 or S.4)

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