Viessmann Vitodens 100-W Fault codes & diagnostics

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

CombiSystem Natural GasLPG 19-35 kW 2011-2021 Discontinued
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0C

Your boiler has shut down because the electrical power coming into it is too weak or unstable to run safely.

High Engineer only £100-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Electronic control unit (PCB)
  • Voltage regulator

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10

Your boiler is struggling to accurately read the outside temperature and is instead running in a constant mode to ensure you do not lose heat.

Low Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outdoor temperature sensor
  • Wiring loom

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18

Your boiler has lost the signal from the weather sensor outside your home and is now running on a default setting.

Low Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outdoor temperature sensor
  • External wiring loom

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20

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water inside the system.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
28

Your boiler has lost the connection to the sensor that measures the water temperature, so it has shut down as a precaution to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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30

Your boiler has stopped working because a temperature monitoring sensor is sending an incorrect signal, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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38

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has lost the electronic connection to a temperature sensor, preventing it from safely monitoring its own heat level.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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40

Your boiler has stopped heating your water because it is receiving an incorrect signal from the temperature sensor inside your water cylinder.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
48

Your boiler has stopped working because the connection between the water tank sensor and the control system has been disrupted.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
50

Your boiler has stopped heating your hot water tank because it is receiving an incorrect signal from the temperature sensor.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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51

Your boiler has stopped heating your tap water because it is getting a faulty signal from the sensor that measures the water temperature.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW temperature sensor

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58

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water cylinder because there is a loose or damaged electrical connection.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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59

Your boiler has stopped producing hot water because a sensor inside is giving an incorrect reading, likely due to a loose wire or a faulty component.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW temperature sensor

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60

Your boiler has detected a fault with the sensor that monitors the water temperature returning to the unit, causing it to stop running for safety and efficiency.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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68

Your boiler has lost its connection to the sensor that measures the water temperature coming back into the unit, which often results in the system shutting down for safety.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness / lead connector

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A0

Your boiler has detected a flame before it has actually started up, which is a safety mechanism preventing it from firing when it shouldn't.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Gas valve

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A1

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system is too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose under the boiler)
  2. Open the valves to allow mains water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  3. Close both valves tightly and restart the boiler

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Filling loop
  • Pressure sensor
A3

Your boiler has switched itself off because a sensor inside detects that the exhaust system or internal temperature isn't configured exactly as it should be.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

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A7

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect the temperature of your hot water cylinder, which may result in your hot water not heating up correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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A9

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error and has safely shut itself down to prevent further issues.

High DIY-safe £150-350

What to check first

  1. Check that your thermostat is powered on and has fresh batteries if applicable.
  2. Restart the boiler using the power switch or reset button to refresh the connection.
  3. Ensure the thermostat wiring is securely plugged into its base if it is a wall-mounted unit.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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b0

Your boiler has detected a faulty temperature reading in the exhaust system and has shut itself down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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b1

Your boiler's electronic command center is having trouble talking to its main internal brain, which means the system has safely shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Programming unit
  • Main PCB
  • Connecting cable harness

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b5

Your boiler's main electronic brain has encountered a internal software error, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent any further issues.

High Engineer only £250-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Wiring harness

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b7

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot correctly identify the internal key used to manage its settings.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Coding plug
  • Main control board

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b8

Your boiler has stopped working because a sensor that monitors the temperature of the exhaust gases has lost its electrical connection, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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C6

Your boiler's fan or airflow system is failing to start up properly, which means the unit is preventing itself from igniting to stay safe.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Differential pressure switch
  • Venturi

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C7

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that manages airflow during the burning process, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Differential pressure sensor
  • Pressure sensing lines
  • PCB

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E0

Your boiler has shut down because an external safety device, such as a thermostat or water pressure switch, has detected a potential issue and stopped the burner from firing.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • External flue gas safety switch
  • Low water pressure switch
  • External limit thermostat
  • Wiring harness

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E01

Your boiler is not lighting properly and has locked itself out for safety, which means you currently have no heating or hot water.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas pre-payment meter (if you have one) has credit.
  2. Ensure the gas stop tap is fully open and other gas appliances like your hob are working.
  3. Restart the boiler: Turn the control knob to the 'Reset' position until 'CL' appears on the screen, then turn it back to its original position.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrodes
  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead

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E02

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has reached a temperature that is too high, often caused by a blockage or a pump issue.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves are open and not turned to zero.
  2. Check that your boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the gauge.
  3. Turn the control knob to 'Reset' until 'CL' appears on the screen, then turn it back to restart the system.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • High limit thermostat
  • Main heat exchanger (flushing)

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E3

Your boiler has detected a safety interruption in its internal system and has shut down to prevent any unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Flue gas sensor
  • Control board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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E03

Your boiler has shut down because a safety sensor detected that the exhaust gases are too hot or are not escaping correctly.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas limiter sensor
  • Heat exchanger (cleaning)
  • Flue seals

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E4

Your boiler has detected an electrical problem with its power supply that is preventing it from safely lighting the flame.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Power supply module

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E04

Your boiler has detected a flame when there shouldn't be one, which stops it from starting up for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Control PCB

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E5

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic malfunction and has safely shut itself down to prevent further issues.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main circuit board (PCB)
  • Ionisation electrode
  • Wiring harness

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E05

Your boiler is unable to start because it cannot confirm that the fan is moving air safely through the system.

High Engineer only £120-£280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Venturi tube

Related codes

E6

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (a silver flexi-hose with two valves) under your boiler.
  2. Open the valves slowly until the pressure gauge on the boiler shows between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close both valves firmly and restart the boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure gauge
  • Expansion vessel

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E06

Your boiler is unable to start up safely because it cannot confirm that the fan is moving air through the system correctly.

High Engineer only £120-£280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Venturi tube
  • Flue seals

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E07

Your boiler is unable to light because the internal fan isn't spinning fast enough to clear the system or provide the correct air flow.

High Engineer only £250-£480

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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E08

Your boiler is unable to light because the internal fan is spinning too quickly for the system to safely start the ignition process.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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E09

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal computer can no longer talk to or control the fan that helps clear exhaust gases.

High Engineer only £250-£550

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Control PCB
  • Wiring harness

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E10

Your boiler's internal computer has encountered a software or setting error and can no longer communicate correctly with the system.

High Engineer only £350-650

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Control Board)
  • Coding Card

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E11

Your boiler has stopped working because its internal computer board has detected a serious electronic error.

High Engineer only £350-£550

Parts commonly replaced

  • Electronic Control Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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E12

Your boiler's main control computer and the front display screen have stopped talking to each other, meaning the unit cannot function.

High DIY-safe £180-450

What to check first

  1. Turn the boiler power off at the fused spur switch (the wall switch).
  2. Wait for 60 seconds.
  3. Turn the power back on and see if the display restarts normally.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Display PCB
  • Main Control PCB
  • Interface cable

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E13

Your boiler has stopped heating because it is unable to accurately measure the water temperature flowing through the pipes.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Temperature Sensor (NTC)
  • Sensor Wiring Harness
  • Main Control PCB

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E14

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot communicate with the sensor that monitors the temperature of your hot water cylinder.

High Engineer only £100-£190

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Cylinder Temperature Sensor
  • Sensor wiring harness

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E15

Your boiler is struggling to start because it cannot get a correct temperature reading from the sensor located on the outside of your house.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outside weather compensation sensor
  • Sensor wiring/cabling

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E16

Your boiler has stopped heating because a safety sensor that monitors exhaust gases has detected an electrical fault.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F0

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic malfunction and has shut itself down as a safety precaution, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness
  • Gas Valve

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F1

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases are becoming too hot, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Heat exchanger
  • Burner gasket

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F2

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has detected that it is running too hot and needs a professional to check it is venting heat correctly.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Temperature limiter
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump
  • NTC sensors

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F3

Your boiler is detecting a flame inside before it has actually started, which usually means the safety sensors are confused or there is a moisture issue inside the unit.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Control board

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F4

Your boiler is failing to ignite the flame needed to produce heat and hot water, so it has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Ionisation probe
  • Control unit

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F5

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensors that ensure air is moving correctly, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Differential pressure sensor
  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Flue system components

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F5/F9

Your boiler is failing to start because it cannot detect that the internal fan, which clears exhaust gases, is spinning correctly.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • Fan control cable
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F7

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensors that monitor the airflow, so it has safely shut down to prevent it from operating incorrectly.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Differential pressure sensor
  • Venturi assembly
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F8

Your boiler has detected that the internal gas valve is failing to shut off properly, which indicates a serious safety risk regarding how the unit manages fuel.

Emergency Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F9

Your boiler is failing to start because it cannot detect enough airflow to safely ignite the flame.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • PCB
  • Venturi
FA

Your boiler has detected that the internal exhaust fan is not switching off correctly when it should, which is a safety mechanism to prevent the boiler from starting under unsafe conditions.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan unit
  • Combined gas valve and venturi
  • Boiler control board
FC

Your boiler has detected a failure in its internal gas control system, meaning it cannot safely start the burner to heat your home or water.

Emergency Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Burner control unit
  • Modulation coil

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Fd

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error and has safely shut itself down to prevent operation while it is malfunctioning.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner control unit
  • PCB
  • Ignition transformer

Related codes

FE

Your boiler's electronic control system has detected a critical internal error, which means it has safely shut down to prevent damage and will not provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £250-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Coding card
  • Burner control unit (PCB)

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nF1

Your boiler has detected trapped air inside, which is preventing it from starting up safely.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check that the radiator valves are open and the system is fully topped up with water to the correct pressure (usually 1.5 bar).
  2. Bleed all radiators in the house to remove any trapped air pockets.
  3. Restart the boiler to trigger the automatic venting program.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Automatic air vent
  • Pump

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