BoilerFaultCodesViessmann 48 Fault Code
The Viessmann 48 fault code means: your boiler has stopped heating your hot water because it can no longer detect the temperature of your hot water cylinder.. It appears on 9 Viessmann models in our database.
Technical description: Burner blocked. Lead break - cylinder temperature sensor (system boiler).
What causes the Viessmann 48 fault?
This fault occurs when the communication link between your boiler and the hot water tank is broken, meaning the boiler no longer knows how hot your water is. The most common reason is that the internal wiring of the temperature sensor has become brittle or snapped, or the sensor itself has suffered an electrical failure. Because the boiler cannot safely monitor the temperature to prevent overheating, it stops providing hot water as a safety precaution.
Engineer required
This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Source
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Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026