High
F.65 on Vaillant Turbomax Plus 828 E

Your boiler’s internal electronics have become too hot and have shut down to prevent damage to the control 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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

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

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Turbomax Plus 824 828e installation & service manual, page 40.
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 control center exceeds its safe operating temperature and shuts down to prevent the circuit board from melting or catching fire. It is usually caused by an electrical component failing on the board itself or excessive heat building up inside the boiler casing due to poor ventilation. In some cases, external heat source interference or a maturing electronic component can cause this overheating.

This fault is more common during the summer months or during heatwaves, as high ambient temperatures make it harder for the internal electronics to shed heat.

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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