Viessmann 8 Fault Code
The Viessmann 8 fault code means: your boiler has detected a problem with the sensor that monitors the temperature of your hot water cylinder, meaning it cannot safely tell how hot your water is.. It appears on 1 Viessmann model in our database.
Technical description: Short circuit, cylinder temperature sensor
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Viessmann models that show the 8 fault code
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Source
Viessmann 8 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Viessmann service / installation manuals for each affected model.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026