Low
S.99 on Vaillant ecoTEC plus Regular

Your boiler is currently running a brief, automatic internal check to ensure all its systems are safe and ready to operate.

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

Internalautomatictestprogrammes

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 code appears when the boiler’s internal computer performs a routine safety check to ensure all components are communicating correctly. It is not a breakdown, but rather a temporary pause where the system verify sensors and settings before firing up again. Unless the code remains on the screen for a long period, it simply means the boiler is double-checking its own health.

DIY fix possible

Wait for 10-15 minutes for the boiler to complete its cycleMonitor the display to see if it returns to a regular state (e.g., S.4 or S.0)If the code persists for over an hour, try a simple reset using the button with the flame/cross icon

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