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579 on Viessmann Vitodens 050-W B0KA-35

The boiler has detected a fault with the temperature sensor that controls one of your heating zones, so that zone may not heat as accurately as it should, though the rest of the system should keep working.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Short circuit, room temperature sensor, heating circuit 2

From this model's manual
Verified against the Viessmann/Viessmann Vitodens 050 W B0ha B0ka 6194588 installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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All 131 fault codes on the Vitodens 050-W B0KA-35

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