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S.03 on Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 938

Your boiler is currently busy performing its normal start-up sequence to fire up the burner for heating.

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

Heatingmode:Burnerignition

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus 826 installation & service manual, page 47.
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 code appears when the boiler is transitioning from a standby state to an active heating state. It signifies that the internal components are currently sparking the burner to create a flame, which is a necessary step to start warming your radiators. This is a standard part of the boiler's operation and not an indication of a mechanical failure.

This status is most frequently seen during autumn and winter when the heating system is first called upon to handle colder outdoor temperatures.

DIY fix possible

Check if your thermostat is calling for heatWait a few minutes to see if the status code changes to a running code (starting with 'S.04')Ensure your gas supply is active and credit is on the meter

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