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S.02 on Vaillant ecoTEC plus Regular

Your boiler is simply preparing its internal pump before starting the heating process, which is a normal part of its operation.

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:Pumppre-run

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus Regular installation & service manual, page 32.
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's control board sends power to the internal pump to begin circulating water before the burner ignites. It is a brief safety and efficiency check designed to push any air or cold water out of the heat exchanger. This is a normal part of the start-up sequence and does not mean your boiler has broken down.

DIY fix possible

No action is required as this is a status code, not a faultWait a few moments for the boiler to complete its pre-run cycleCheck that your thermostat is calling for heat if the boiler stays in this state

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