Vaillant ecoTEC plus 937 VUI GB 376/5-5 Fault codes & diagnostics

72 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

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F.00

Your boiler has lost its connection to the temperature sensor, meaning it no longer knows how hot the water is and has stopped working to keep you safe.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.01

Your boiler has lost the connection to the sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning to the unit, causing it to stop working for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.02

Your boiler has detected a communication issue with the built-in hot water storage cylinder temperature sensor.

Medium Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.03

Your boiler has lost communication with the built-in hot water storage tank sensor, which means it may struggle to provide consistent hot water.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • actoSTOR cylinder NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.10

Your boiler has stopped working because one of its internal sensors has developed an electrical fault and can no longer measure the temperature of the water leaving the unit.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.11

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault with the sensor that monitors water returning from your radiators, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £100-£180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor (sensor)
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB

Related codes

F.12

Your boiler has detected an electrical wiring or sensor fault related to how it heats your hot water cylinder.

Medium Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.13

Your boiler has detected a faulty electrical signal related to the internal hot water cylinder sensor.

Medium Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.20

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage or overheating.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Pump
  • Heat Exchanger
  • PCB

Related codes

F.22

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because there is not enough water inside the heating pipes to run safely.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually flexible silver braided hoses with valves underneath the boiler).
  2. Open the valves slowly to let water into the system while watching the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler.
  3. Stop filling as soon as the needle reaches the green zone between 1.0 and 1.5 bar, then firmly close both valves.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Filling loop valve
  • Expansion vessel

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F.23

Your boiler has detected that the water inside it is heating up or moving much faster than expected, so it has shut itself down to prevent any damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • NTC sensors
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

F.24

Your boiler has detected that the water inside it is heating up much faster than it safely should, causing it to shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger
  • Flow sensor

Related codes

F.25

Your boiler has detected that the gases it is producing are too hot to be safe, so it has automatically shut down to prevent damage.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • NTC thermistor
  • Primary heat exchanger

Related codes

F.26

Your boiler is unable to open the internal valve that supplies gas to the burner, meaning it cannot ignite to provide heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.27

Your boiler has detected a signal that suggests a flame is present even when the burner is turned off, causing it to shut down for your safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame detection probe

Related codes

F.28

Your boiler is trying to start but cannot get the flame to light or stay lit.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

F.29

Your boiler was working but has suddenly turned off because the flame has gone out and it cannot manage to relight itself.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances, like a hob, are still working to ensure your gas supply hasn't been interrupted.
  2. If it is freezing outside, check the condensate pipe (the plastic pipe leading outside) for ice and defrost it with warm water.
  3. Press the reset button (a flame symbol with a cross through it) for five seconds to see if the boiler restarts.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Flame Sensing Electrode
  • PCB

Related codes

F.32

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for safely venting exhaust gases is not spinning, so it has shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
F.35

Your boiler has detected a blockage or issue with the pipe that brings in fresh air and removes exhaust gases.

Emergency Engineer only £90-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue terminal
  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Flue seals

Related codes

F.42

Your boiler has lost its memory of which specific model it is, meaning it cannot operate safely without professional reconfiguration.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Coding resistor plug

Related codes

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F.49

Your boiler has lost its internal communication signal, meaning the main control board and internal components can no longer properly talk to each other.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • eBUS wiring harness

Related codes

F.52

Your boiler has lost communication with a sensor that monitors the flow of air and gas, so it has safely shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F.53

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot properly measure the flow of air and gas needed for safe operation.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Mass flow sensor
  • Air pressure sensor
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F.54

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it is not detecting enough gas supply to safely light the flame.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Gas regulator
  • Gas meter

Related codes

F.56

Your boiler has detected an issue with how it regulates the flow of gas and air inside, so it has temporarily locked itself out for safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Air pressure sensor
  • Main printed circuit board

Related codes

F.57

Your boiler has detected an issue while trying to operate safely in its high-performance mode, so it has temporarily locked itself out to prevent any potential risks.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main PCB
  • NTC thermistor

Related codes

F.61

Your boiler has detected an issue with the control system that regulates the flow of gas.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F.62

Your boiler has detected an issue with how the gas valve shuts down, meaning it is safely locking itself out to prevent any potential risks.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F.63

Your boiler's computer memory has encountered a data corruption error, meaning it can no longer safely control the system's operation.

High Engineer only £250-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F.64

Your boiler has detected an internal electronics or temperature sensor issue and has safely shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

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F.65

Your boiler has detected an internal issue with the temperature monitoring system and has shut itself down to prevent overheating or damage.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • NTC Sensor

Related codes

F.67

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error within its main control system, causing it to safely shut down.

High Engineer only £250-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.68

Your boiler is struggling to keep the flame alight consistently, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.70

Your boiler's internal computer has forgotten its identity settings, preventing it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Display interface module

Related codes

F.71

Your boiler is not showing proper heating temperatures because a water temperature sensor has failed or given an incorrect reading.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.72

Your boiler is temporarily locked out because the sensors measuring water temperature are sending mismatched or incorrect readings.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC sensor
  • Return NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.73

Your boiler's sensor is having trouble reading the internal water pressure, which means it has safely shut down to prevent damage until the issue is resolved.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.74

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside the system is currently too high.

Emergency DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop valves connected to your boiler.
  2. Ensure both filling loop valves are completely closed and not letting extra water in.
  3. Bleed one or two radiators in your home to let out a little water and bring the pressure gauge down between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Filling loop

Related codes

F.75

Your boiler is locking out because it cannot detect the water pressure rising when the internal pump starts up.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Central heating pump
  • Automatic air vent

Related codes

F.76

Your boiler has shut down because a safety sensor has detected that the internal heat exchanger is getting too hot.

High Engineer only £250-£650

Parts commonly replaced

  • Thermal fuse
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Overheat thermostat

Related codes

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F.77

Your boiler has detected an issue with the system that removes waste water or controls the exhaust gases safely.

High Engineer only £150-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Non-return flap
  • Printed Circuit Board

Related codes

F.78

Your boiler has lost communication with a sensor that monitors your hot water, which means it has stopped heating your water to prevent potential system damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic hot water sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.80

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault with an internal sensor measuring the temperature inside the secondary heat exchanger.

Medium Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Secondary heat exchanger sensor connection

Related codes

F.81

Your boiler has detected an issue with the built-in hot water storage tank pump, which means you may have a problem with your hot water supply.

High Engineer only £200-£400

Parts commonly replaced

  • actoSTOR load pump
  • Pump wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

F.83

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature is not changing properly between the pipes when it fires up.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Return temperature sensor
  • NTC thermistor

Related codes

F.84

Your boiler has detected that the temperature sensors measuring water flow are giving conflicting readings, so it has stopped working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow/Return temperature sensor
  • NTC thermistor

Related codes

F.85

Your boiler has detected that two internal temperature sensors have likely been wired or clipped onto the wrong pipes during installation or previous maintenance.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Return temperature sensor

Related codes

F.90

Your boiler has lost the digital connection to its internal hot water storage tank, meaning it cannot properly coordinate heating the water for your taps.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • actoSTOR communication cable
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.91

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the internal water storage tank, which means your hot water supply may be affected or inconsistent.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • actoSTOR interface board
  • Wiring harness
  • Tank temperature sensor

Related codes

F.92

Your boiler has detected an issue while checking the gas supply type and has locked out to keep your home safe.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main PCB

Related codes

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F.93

Your boiler has detected an issue during its automated gas quality and safety check, and has temporarily stopped working to keep you safe.

Emergency Engineer only £150-£300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Electronic circuit board

Related codes

S.30

Your boiler is temporarily paused because your wall thermostat or heating controller is telling it not to send heat to your radiators.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check your wireless or wired room thermostat to ensure it is switched on and calling for heat.
  2. Turn the target temperature up higher than the current room temperature to see if the boiler fires up.
  3. Replace the batteries in your wireless room thermostat if it has a low battery warning.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room thermostat
  • Wireless receiver

Related codes

S.31

Your boiler is simply in summer mode or not receiving a demand for heating from your thermostat.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check your thermostat or programmer to ensure the heating is turned on and set above the current room temperature.
  2. Verify that the boiler's operating mode is set to winter mode (radiator symbol) rather than summer mode.
  3. Turn the boiler off at the mains, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back on to reset the system.

Related codes

S.32

Your boiler is temporarily pausing because the internal fan is not spinning at the correct speed needed to safely light the burner.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

S.34

Your boiler has temporarily fired up its internal frost protection system to prevent the pipes from freezing during cold weather.

Low Engineer only
S.39

Your boiler has temporarily stopped heating because a safety device, such as a blocked condensate drain or a safety thermostat, has activated to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • High limit thermostat
  • Safety pressure switch

Related codes

S.41

Your boiler has too much water in the system, causing the pressure to rise to a level that is higher than recommended for safe operation.

Medium DIY-safe £80-160

What to check first

  1. Check that the filling loop valves are fully closed
  2. Bleed a radiator from the top valve to release excess water
  3. Monitor the pressure gauge until it returns to between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  4. Reset the boiler if the code does not clear automatically

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure relief valve (PRV)

Related codes

S.42

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because a safety device in the exhaust flue or the condensate removal system is signaling a blockage or fault.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • VR40 multi-functional module
  • Flue non-return flap microswitch

Related codes

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S.46

Your boiler has temporarily stepped down its performance to keep running safely after the burner briefly went out.

Medium Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Electrodes
  • PCB

Related codes

S.53

Your boiler has temporarily paused heating because the water is not flowing properly through the system.

Medium DIY-safe £90-250

What to check first

  1. Check that all your radiator valves are fully open to allow good water flow.
  2. Check your boiler pressure gauge to ensure it sits between 1 and 1.5 bar, and top it up using the filling loop if it is too low.
  3. Bleed your radiators to release any trapped air that might be blocking the water circulation.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Automatic bypass valve
  • Circulating pump
  • NTC thermistor

Related codes

S.54

Your boiler has temporarily paused to protect itself because there is not enough water inside the system.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler's pressure gauge on the front panel to see if it has dropped below 1 bar.
  2. Locate the filling loop valves underneath your boiler.
  3. Open the valves gently to let water in until the pressure gauge rises back to between 1.0 and 1.5 bar, then close them tightly.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Automatic air vent
  • Circulation pump

Related codes

S.57

Your boiler is temporarily pausing its operation to allow internal parts to cool down or stabilize, which is a normal safety feature to prevent overheating.

Low Engineer only
S.58

Your boiler has temporarily reduced its power because it is detecting unusual air movement or wind pressure in the flue system, likely due to external weather conditions.

Low Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue terminal
  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly

Related codes

S.61

Your boiler has detected a mismatch between the type of gas it is set up to burn and the electronic settings on its main computer board.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Coding resistor
  • Main PCB

Related codes

S.62

Your boiler has detected that the gas and air mixture is outside of safe operating limits and has paused itself to prevent incomplete combustion.

Emergency Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Electrodes
  • Flue seal

Related codes

S.63

Your boiler has detected an issue with the quality of the gas burning inside, meaning it has safely shut down to protect your home.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Electrodes
  • Burner assembly

Related codes

S.76

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe £0-£120

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually two silver braided hoses under the boiler).
  2. Open the valves slowly to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge on the front reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close both valves tightly and restart the boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor

Related codes

S.96

Your boiler is currently running a brief self-test on one of its internal temperature sensors, which temporarily pauses the heating.

Low Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor

Related codes

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S.97

Your boiler is currently running a brief self-test on its water pressure system and temporarily pausing heating until the check is complete.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Wait a few minutes for the boiler to complete its automated test cycle.
  2. Check the digital display to see if the code clears itself or changes to a different message.
  3. If the code persists for more than 15 minutes, try restarting the boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

S.98

Your boiler is temporarily running a self-test on its internal temperature sensors, which pauses your heating until the check is finished.

Low Engineer only