High
F.67 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 28

Your boiler's computer has detected a flame when it shouldn't be there, or is confused by an electrical signal from the burner area.

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: Electronics/flame - Implausible flame signal

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 fault occurs when the boiler’s control board detects an electrical signal suggesting a flame is present even though the gas should be turned off. The most common reason is a hardware failure within the main circuit board or moisture and carbon build-up on the sensing electrodes causing a 'ghost' signal. It is essentially a safety conflict where the boiler shuts down because it cannot confirm the burner is actually extinguished.

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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