Vaillant Turbomax VUW 242/1 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 24 kW 1997-2001 Discontinued
GC Number 47-044-07

Replaced by: Turbomax Plus 824

This boiler uses indicator light combinations

Note which lights are on, off, or flashing and at what speed. Match the combination to the cards below. Do not reset until you have noted the pattern. How to read fault codes →

All 5 documented codes

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Burner lockout indicator (red)

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to ignite, which could be due to a gas supply issue, a lack of water pressure, or an internal mechanical fault.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Circulation pump
  • Flow switch
Power on indicator (green)

Your boiler is receiving power and is currently switched on, which is the normal state for the unit to be in.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. No action is required as this simply confirms the boiler has electricity.
  2. If you have no heating or hot water, check your programmer or thermostat settings instead.
lock out

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect a flame, most likely because the gas supply is interrupted or there is air trapped in the pipes.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB