High
F.65 on Vaillant ecoTEC plus Regular

Your boiler's main control unit has detected an electrical problem with its temperature sensors, meaning it has shut down as a precaution to prevent damage.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Electronics temperature too high. Electronics too hot due to external effect, electronics defective

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus Regular installation & service manual, page 33.
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's internal electronic control board reaches an unsafe operating temperature, triggering an automatic shutdown to prevent the components from melting or catching fire. The most common reason is a hardware failure within the circuitry of the main board or the display interface, though extreme external heat or poor ventilation around the boiler casing can also contribute.

This fault is more common during heatwaves in the summer, as high ambient temperatures make it harder for the boiler's internal electronics to stay within a safe operating range.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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