High
F.49 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 28

Your boiler is struggling to send signals between its internal components because the communication line has a low electrical voltage.

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

Fault: eBUS - Undervoltage on the eBUS

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant/Vaillant Ecotec Pro 30 installation & service 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 fault occurs when the boiler's internal communication system experiences a power drop that prevents components from 'talking' to each other. The most common reason is an electrical short circuit in the wiring or a failing electronic control board that can no longer maintain the correct voltage. It can also be triggered if external smart controls or thermostats are incorrectly wired into the boiler's data port.

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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