High
d.16 on Vaillant ecoMAX

Your boiler is struggling to push heated water around your radiators because an external pump is not responding correctly.

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

External CH pump

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecomax installation & service manual, page 47.
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 sends a signal to an external pump to start moving water through your radiators, but it detects that no power is being used or the pump is failing to spin. The most common reasons are a seized pump motor after being left off for a long time, or a loose wiring connection between the boiler's control board and the pump itself.

This issue is frequently seen during the first cold spell of autumn when a pump that has sat idle all summer becomes stuck due to internal debris or limescale.

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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