Viessmann Vitodens 025-W, BPKB-28 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

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GC Number 47-819-65
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03

Your boiler has failed to ignite, meaning it cannot detect a flame to safely start heating your home.

High Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve

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04

Your boiler has failed to ignite its burners, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve

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05

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal fan or its wiring, which prevents it from safely igniting and providing heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Boiler Fan
  • Fan Wiring Harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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08

Your boiler has stopped working because it is not receiving enough gas pressure to run safely.

Emergency Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Gas governor

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F0A

Your boiler has detected an internal error message, which usually means the system needs to be reset or checked by a professional.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness

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F0b

Your Viessmann boiler has detected a combustion or flue gas issue, meaning it has safely shut down to prevent any unsafe operation.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue assembly
  • Gas valve
  • Air pressure switch
  • PCB

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F0C

Your Viessmann boiler has detected an internal communication or electronic control error and has locked itself out to ensure safety.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main circuit board (PCB)
  • Control unit
  • Wiring harness

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F02

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has detected an internal limit or safety temperature has been reached.

High Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • High limit safety thermostat
  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Main PCB

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F03

Your boiler has detected an internal control error and has safely stopped working to prevent further issues.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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F04

Your boiler has stopped working because it failed to ignite properly or maintain a steady flame.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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F05

Your boiler has detected an issue with the air supply or exhaust removal, meaning it has safely shut down to prevent any harmful gases from escaping.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue assembly
  • Fan

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F07

Your Viessmann boiler has registered an internal safety fault that has stopped it from operating normally.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Unit

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F08

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic or sensor issue and has stopped working to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Internal wiring harness
  • Temperature sensor

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F09

Your boiler has detected an internal communication or control board error and has stopped working to keep you safe.

High Engineer only £200-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness

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F10

Your boiler has detected an issue with its outside temperature sensor, which helps it regulate the heating levels automatically.

Low Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outside temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F18

Your boiler has detected an internal communication or control system fault and has temporarily stopped working to keep you safe.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F30

Your boiler has detected an internal safety sensor fault and has safely locked itself out to prevent further issues.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue Gas Temperature Sensor
  • Boiler Control Board

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F31

Your Viessmann boiler has detected an internal communication or sensor error, resulting in a safety shutdown that stops your heating and hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Internal wiring harness
  • Temperature sensor

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F38

Your boiler has detected an issue with the outside temperature sensor, meaning it may not properly adjust to changes in the weather.

Low Engineer only £90-£180

Parts commonly replaced

  • External temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F39

Your boiler has detected an internal communication or sensor error and has temporarily stopped working to keep you safe.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Main control board

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F51

Your boiler has detected an internal communication or sensor issue, which has temporarily stopped it from working safely.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • Temperature sensor

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F59

Your boiler has detected an internal communication or sensor fault that is preventing it from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board
  • Wiring harness
  • Temperature sensor

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FA9

Your boiler has detected an internal communication or operational fault and has safely locked itself out to prevent further issues.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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Fb0

Your boiler has detected an internal communication or flame detection issue that has temporarily stopped it from working safely.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation probe
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

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Fb8

Your Viessmann boiler has detected an internal communication or control board fault and has stopped operating for safety.

High Engineer only £200-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Wiring Harness
  • Display PCB

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FF1

Your boiler has registered an internal electronic fault that has temporarily stopped it from working safely.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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FF2

Your boiler has registered an internal electronic fault that is preventing it from running safely and efficiently.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control board
  • Wiring harness

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