Vaillant ecoTEC Pro / ecoTEC Plus Fault codes & diagnostics

35 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

CombiSystemRegular Natural GasLPG 24-38 kW 2005-present
GC Numbers 47-044-2447-044-2547-044-2647-044-2747-044-2847-044-2947-044-3047-044-3141-044-4441-044-4541-044-4641-044-4741-044-4841-044-4947-044-3247-044-3347-044-4347-044-4447-044-4541-044-5041-044-5141-044-5241-044-5318-044-0118-044-0218-044-0318-044-0418-044-0547-044-5147-044-5247-044-5347-044-8247-044-8347-044-8441-044-7141-044-7241-044-7341-044-7441-044-75

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F.00 / F.0

Your boiler has stopped working because it can no longer communicate with the internal sensor that monitors the temperature of the water leaving the unit.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Flow Sensor
  • Wiring Harness
  • Connecting Cable

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F.01 / F.1

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot communicate with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning to the unit.

High Engineer only £95-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Return Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness / Cable loom
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

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F.10

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault with the internal sensor that monitors the temperature of the water leaving the unit, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £100-£180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB

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F.11

Your boiler has stopped working because a sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning to the unit has developed an electrical fault.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor (sensor)
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB

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F.20

Your boiler has shut down because it has detected it is getting too hot, usually caused by a lack of water flow or a blockage in the system.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if your radiator valves are open
  2. Check the boiler pressure gauge and top up if it is below 1.0 bar
  3. Press the reset button (flame symbol) to see if the fault clears

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Circulation Pump

Related codes

F.22

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £0-160

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop valves underneath your boiler
  2. Slowly open both valves to let water into the system
  3. Close both valves tightly once the pressure gauge reaches 1.5 bar

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure sensor
  • Expansion vessel

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F.23

Your boiler has switched itself off because the water temperature inside it is rising much faster than the water temperature being sent to your radiators, usually due to a circulation blockage.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves (TRVs) are turned to the highest setting
  2. Ensure the boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the digital display
  3. Check if any valves underneath the boiler have been accidentally closed

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Flow and Return Thermistors
  • Main Heat Exchanger (Cleaning/Descaling)

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F.24

Your boiler has shut down because it is heating up much faster than it should, which usually means the water isn't moving through the system properly.

High DIY-safe £150-£450

What to check first

  1. Check that your boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the digital display
  2. Ensure all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to flow
  3. Press the reset button (flame symbol with a cross) to see if the fault clears

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating Pump
  • Temperature Sensors (NTC Thermistors)
  • Main Heat Exchanger (Flushing)

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F.25

Your boiler has shut down because the exhaust fumes have become too hot, which is a safety measure to prevent damage to the internal components.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger (descaling)
  • Flue gas thermostat
  • STB (Safety Temperature Limiter)
  • Overheat sensor

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F.26

Your boiler has detected an electrical issue with the gas valve, meaning it cannot safely control the fuel needed to create a flame.

High Engineer only £220-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • PCB (Main Control Board)
  • Wiring Harness

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F.27

Your boiler has sensed a flame inside when there shouldn't be one, so it has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.28

Your boiler has failed to ignite and has locked itself out for safety, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if your home has gas by testing another gas appliance like a hob.
  2. Ensure your gas meter has credit and the isolation valve is open.
  3. Wait 5 minutes and then press the 'Reset' button (indicated by a flame with a cross through it).

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Spark Lead
  • PCB

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F.29

Your boiler was working but has suddenly turned off because the flame has gone out and it cannot manage to relight itself.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances, like a hob, are still working to ensure your gas supply hasn't been interrupted.
  2. If it is freezing outside, check the condensate pipe (the plastic pipe leading outside) for ice and defrost it with warm water.
  3. Press the reset button (a flame symbol with a cross through it) for five seconds to see if the boiler restarts.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Flame Sensing Electrode
  • PCB

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F.32

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal fan that safely removes exhaust gases is either stuck or not communicating correctly with the system.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
F.49

Your boiler has lost communication between its internal computer and parts like the thermostat due to an electrical connection issue.

High Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • eBUS wiring
  • Digital thermostat
  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

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F.61

Your boiler is struggling to talk to the gas valve, which means it cannot safely control the fuel needed to create heat.

High Engineer only £180-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Main PCB
  • Wiring Loom

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F.62

Your boiler has detected that the gas flame is not turning off when it should, which is preventing the system from running safely.

Emergency Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Electrode

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F.63

Your boiler's computer memory has suffered a technical glitch, meaning it can no longer remember its own settings and cannot operate.

High Engineer only £280-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.64

Your boiler has detected a communication problem between its internal sensors or a fault in its main control board, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow or Return NTC Thermistor
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

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F.65

Your boiler's internal control board is getting too hot, usually because it is located too close to a heat source or there is a fault with the electronics.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Electronic Control Box

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F.67

Your boiler's internal computer is receiving a confusing signal regarding the flame, preventing the system from starting for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Wiring Harness

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F.68

Your boiler is struggling to keep a steady flame alight because the gas supply is inconsistent or contains air pockets.

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas meter has credit and the isolation valve is fully open
  2. Ensure other gas appliances, like a hob, are working correctly to purge air from the pipes
  3. Press the 'Reset' button (indicated by a flame with a cross through it) once to restart the ignition sequence

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead

Related codes

F.70

Your boiler's computer and internal display screen are no longer communicating correctly because they haven't been configured to recognize each other.

High Engineer only £80-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • User Interface (UI) Display

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F.71

Your boiler has detected that a temperature sensor has stuck on a single reading, meaning it cannot accurately tell how hot the water is to safely heat your home.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Sensor Wiring Harness

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F.72

Your boiler has detected that the temperature readings between two sensors don't match up, which prevents it from heating your water safely.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC sensor
  • Return NTC sensor
  • Sensor wiring harness

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F.73

Your boiler is unable to accurately measure the water pressure because the internal sensor is sending an incorrect or missing signal.

High Engineer only £140-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water Pressure Sensor
  • Sensor Wiring Harness

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F.74

Your boiler has detected a problem with the sensor that monitors water pressure, meaning it cannot accurately tell if there is enough water in the system to run safely.

High Engineer only £140-£220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.75

Your boiler is unable to tell if its pump is running correctly, which means it has stopped working for your safety.

High DIY-safe £120-280

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge and ensure it is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  2. If the pressure is too low, use the filling loop to top it up
  3. Press the 'Reset' button (flame symbol with a cross) once the pressure is correct

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Circulation pump
  • Expansion vessel (recharge or replace)

Related codes

F.76

Your boiler has shut down because a safety sensor has detected that the main heat exchanger is getting too hot.

High Engineer only £180-600

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Safety Thermal Fuse
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Main PCB

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F.77

Your boiler has detected an issue with the drainage system that removes leftover liquid from the exhaust pipe or a fault with the safety flap inside the flue.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Flue non-return flap
  • Wiring harness

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F.78

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with an external temperature sensor used for your hot water, meaning the system doesn't know how hot the water is.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Outlet Sensor
  • Wiring Harness
  • External Controller (VRC 700/720)

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F.83

Your boiler has detected that the temperature is not rising as expected when the burner is lit, which usually means there is a lack of water or a sensor issue.

High DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  2. If the pressure is low, use the filling loop to top it up to 1.5 bar
  3. Once the pressure is correct, press the reset button (indicated by a flame with a cross through it)

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Return temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Heat exchanger (descaling)

Related codes

F.84

Your boiler has noticed that its two internal temperature sensors are giving conflicting readings, suggesting they are either broken or have been installed incorrectly.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Return temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Internal wiring loom

Related codes

F.85

Your boiler has detected that its internal temperature sensors are either misaligned or not communicating correctly, preventing the system from heating safely.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Return temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Sensor retaining clips

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S13

Your boiler is struggling to light properly when you turn on your hot water taps.

High Engineer only £100-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Lead
  • Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB

37 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.

S.00 Status Your boiler is working correctly but is currently idle because your thermostat or programmer is not telling it to turn on the heating. S.01 Status Your boiler is currently preparing to start the heating cycle and is warming up the internal fan. S.02 Status Your boiler is currently preparing for heating by circulating water, but it has not yet fired the burner to create heat. S.03 Status Your boiler is trying to start up to provide heating, but it keeps failing to light the flame correctly. S.04 Status Your boiler is operating normally and is currently firing the burner to provide central heating to your home. S.06 Status Your boiler is staying in a cooling-down phase for too long because it thinks the fan is still spinning after it should have stopped. S.07 Status Your boiler is briefly running the pump after the heating has switched off to cool the system down, but it is taking longer than expected to move the residual heat away. S.08 Status Your boiler is temporarily resting because it has reached its target temperature and is waiting for a short period before restarting to prevent unnecessary wear. S.10 Status Your boiler has detected that you have turned on a hot water tap and is currently working to provide hot water to your home. S.11 Status Your boiler is trying to heat your water, but the internal fan responsible for safety cannot get started. S.14 Status Your boiler is confused and thinks you are asking for hot water even though your taps are turned off, preventing the heating from starting. S.15 Status Your boiler is briefly keeping the internal pump and fan running to clear away excess heat after you have finished using hot water. S.16 Status Your boiler's fan is still spinning after the hot water has been turned off, preventing the system from restarting safely. S.17 Status Your boiler is busy cooling itself down after providing hot water, but the water isn't moving through the system as quickly as it should. S.20 Status Your boiler has detected an error while trying to heat your water, preventing the burner from lighting or staying on correctly. S.21 Status Your boiler is struggling to start the fan when you turn on your hot water taps, meaning the system cannot safely clear exhaust gases to begin heating. S.22 Status Your boiler has detected that hot water is being called for, but it believes the pump is running when it shouldn't be or there is a circulation issue preventing proper operation. S.23 Status Your boiler is having trouble lighting the flame when you turn on your hot water taps. S.24 Status Your boiler is struggling to keep the flame lit while trying to heat your tap water, which usually means the system is cutting out during use. S.25 Status Your boiler is temporarily cooling itself down after finishing a cycle for hot water. S.26 Status Your boiler is simply cooling itself down by running the fan after you have finished using hot water. S.27 Status Your boiler is briefly running the pump after heating your water to cool down the internal components and prevent them from overheating. S.28 Status Your boiler is taking a short, programmed break to prevent the burner from starting and stopping too frequently while heating your water. S.30 Status Your boiler is working correctly but is currently in a 'waiting' state because your room thermostat is telling it that the house is already warm enough. S.31 Status Your boiler is currently set to only provide hot water and is ignoring your request for central heating. S.32 Status Your boiler is temporarily pausing because the internal fan is not spinning at the correct speed needed to safely light the burner. S.34 Status Your boiler has paused operation because it believes the internal temperature is so low that the pipes are at risk of freezing. S.39 Status Your boiler has temporarily stopped running because an external safety device, such as a condensate pump or a pipe thermostat, has detected a potential issue and sent a signal to shut the burner down. S.40 Status Your boiler has detected a minor inconsistency in its temperature readings and has slightly reduced its power to ensure it continues to provide heating and hot water safely. S.41 Status Your boiler has too much water in the system, causing the pressure to rise to a level that is higher than recommended for safe operation. S.42 Status Your boiler has temporarily paused because a safety flap in the flue system is not providing the correct signal to allow the burner to start. S.46 Status Your boiler is struggling to keep a steady flame when it is running at its lowest power setting, causing it to operate in a restricted safety mode. S.53 Status Your boiler is pausing temporarily because it is struggling to circulate water quickly enough to keep the system cool. S.54 Status Your boiler has temporarily paused operation because it detected a sudden rise in temperature and is waiting for the system to cool down or balance itself. S.57 Status Your boiler has temporarily paused operation to prevent potential overheating and will restart automatically once it has cooled down. S.58 Status Your boiler is temporarily reducing its power because outside wind or atmospheric conditions are affecting the burner flame. S.61 Status Your boiler has failed a safety check during its start-up sequence because it cannot identify the gas type or verify the flame correctly.