High Lockout
F.65 on Vaillant Thermocompact

Your boiler's internal computer has overheated, likely due to an electrical fault or a failing circuit board.

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.

Technical description

PCB processor temperature too high | Check earth connection or electronics defect

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's central control board becomes dangerously hot, often due to an internal electrical short or a failing component on the circuit board itself. The boiler shuts down immediately to protect the sensitive electronics from melting or causing further damage. The most common reason is that the motherboard has simply reached the end of its lifespan and can no longer regulate its own temperature.

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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