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S.96 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 24

Your boiler is currently running a background check on its internal temperature readings to ensure they are accurate before it starts up.

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

Return temperature sensor self-test. The self-test for the return temperature sensor is activated.

Shared across the range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.
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 notices a potential discrepancy between its temperature sensors and triggers a verification check to ensure the readings are safe. It usually happens because the return sensor is beginning to fail or there is a minor electrical communication issue within the internal wiring. If the test fails repeatedly, it prevents the boiler from firing up to protect the system from overheating.

DIY fix possible

Wait for 2 to 5 minutes for the test to complete automaticallyIf the code persists, try resetting the boiler using the button with the flame/cross symbolMonitor the display to see if it transitions into a normal working code like S.0 or S.4

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