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S.98 on Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 840

Your boiler is temporarily paused because it has detected a potential issue with its internal sensors while performing a self-test.

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

Flow-/Return-sensor check is running, demand (DHW or heating) is blocked

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus 615 installation & service manual, page 39.
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 fault occurs when the boiler performs a safety check and notices that the temperature sensors for the water going out and coming back are giving conflicting or illogical readings. The most common reason is that one of the sensors has developed a fault or is starting to wear out, preventing the boiler from accurately monitoring its own performance. It pauses the heating process to ensure it doesn't overheat or run inefficiently based on incorrect data.

DIY fix possible

Wait for 15-30 minutes to see if the status clears automatically after the self-test finishesSwitch the boiler off at the fused spur switch, wait 30 seconds, and switch it back onPress the 'Reset' button (indicated by a flame with a line through it) for five seconds

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