High
F.85 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro / ecoTEC Plus

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

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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

Error with flow and return temperature, sensor incorrectly fitted

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant/Vaillant Ecotec Pro Ecotec Plus Regular 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 detects that its internal temperature sensors are not responding in the way they should, often because they have come loose or were installed incorrectly. The most common reason is that a sensor has shifted away from the pipework it is meant to monitor, meaning it cannot provide an accurate reading to keep the system running safely.

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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