Viessmann F.427 Fault Code
Also written as F427 — same fault.
The Viessmann F.427 fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because it has detected an issue with an external control signal that tells it to turn on or off.. It appears on 1 Viessmann model in our database.
Technical description: Burner in a fault state | Lead break, external unlock signal
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Viessmann models that show the F.427 fault code
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Viessmann F.427 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