High
S.61 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 28

Your boiler has detected that its internal safety settings don't match the type of gas being supplied to the property, causing it to stop running for safety.

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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: Incorrect gas type. The coding resistor on the PCB does not match the entered gas group (see also F.92).

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 internal computer detects a conflict between its hardware settings and the electronic signal from the gas valve. It is most commonly caused by incorrect programming during a part replacement or a technical failure in the main circuit board's ability to identify which type of gas it should be burning. Because the boiler cannot be sure it is burning fuel safely, it shuts down instantly as a protective measure.

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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