No DHW heating. Lead break, cylinder temperature sensor
Viessmann Vitodens 111-W B1LF 32kW Fault codes & diagnostics
95 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.
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No DHW heating Short circuit, cylinder temperature sensor
No solar DHW heating or central heating backup Lead break, collector temperature sensor
No solar DHW heating Short circuit, collector temperature sensor
Controls as if the outside temperature were 0 °C Lead break, outside temperature sensor
Controls as if the outside temperature were 0 °C Short circuit, outside temperature sensor
No solar DHW heating Lead break, solar cylinder temperature sensor (bottom)
No solar DHW heating Short circuit, solar cylinder temperature sensor (bottom)
Regulates without flow temperature sensor for low loss header. Lead break, low loss header sensor
Regulates without flow temperature sensor for low loss header. Short circuit, low loss header sensor
Burner in a fault state Lead break, flue gas temperature sensor
Burner in a fault state Short circuit, flue gas temperature sensor
Control mode without room influence Lead break, room temperature sensor
Control mode without room influence - Short circuit, room temperature sensor
Burner blocked, boiler circuit pump off. No central heating, no DHW heating - Power supply, low voltage
Burner in a fault state - High limit safety cut-out has responded
Burner in a fault state - Flue gas temperature limiter has responded
Burner in a fault state - Ionisation current lies outside the permissible range
Burner in a fault state - Flame signal is already present at burner start
Burner in a fault state - Ionisation current lies outside the permissible range
Burner in a fault state - HBMU heat management unit internal fault
Burner in a fault state - Fan speed too low
Burner in a fault state - Internal communication error
Burner locked out. Internal circulation pump off. No central heating and no DHW heating. - System pressure too low
Burner in a fault state
No central heating and no DHW heating
Function of affected extension in emergency mode
Function of the relevant electronics module in emergency mode
Burner off
Electronics modules connected to PlusBus not functioning
No internet connection
Control mode
Depending on configuration of EM-EA1 extension (DIO electronics module)
Burner in a fault state
Burner in a fault state
Burner in a fault state
Burner in a fault state
No DHW heating
No DHW heating
Burner in a fault state
Burner in a fault state
Burner locked out, automatic enabling after appliance cool-down. Independent restart
Ionisation current calibration error
Gas modulation valve
Air mass rate flow not detected correctly in fan unit.
Combustion CO limit exceeded
Insufficient gas supply, burner output reduced
Gas modulation valve tolerance outside permissible range
Analogue signal reference check: Flame signal is already present at burner start.
Insufficient gas supply
No ignition spark
Flame signal is not present or insufficient at burner start.
Gas valve relay contact feedback implausible (relay contact is "welded up")
Flame is lost immediately after flame formation (during safety time)
Gas valve or modulation valve will not close.
Repeated flame loss during calibration
Heat transfer too low during calibration. Temperature limiter has shut down.
Post-processing ionisation current calibration: Stabilisation conditions for post-calibration not reached
Flame loss during stabilisation or operating phase
Flame signal not present or insufficient
Flame is lost immediately after flame formation (during safety time)
Flame loss during operating phase
Fault counter has exceeded limit.
Short circuit, signal 1, ionisation current. HBMU heat management unit faulty.
HBMU heat management unit faulty
Earth fault, ionisation current. HBMU heat management unit faulty.
HBMU heat management unit faulty
IO electrode earth fault, HBMU heat management unit faulty
HBMU heat management unit faulty
IO electrode earth fault, HBMU heat management unit faulty
HBMU heat management unit faulty
IO electrode earth fault, HBMU heat management unit faulty
HBMU heat management unit faulty
Ionisation electrode earth fault, HBMU heat management unit faulty
HBMU heat management unit faulty
Ionisation electrode earth fault, HBMU heat management unit faulty
Flue gas temperature sensor is not positioned correctly
Time synchronisation failed
Deviation, heat generator flow temperature sensor/high limit safety cut-out
Synchronisation error, sequence
Incorrect HBMU heat management unit parameter set
Fan sluggish or blocked.
Contaminated combustion air, flue gas recirculation
Ionisation current too low during calibration. Differential compared to previous value not plausible.
Gas supply insufficient during calibration. Contaminated or insufficiently sized gas line.
Ionisation current too high during calibration
System pressure sensor not available, lead break or short circuit
Error in scheduled program run monitoring
Lead break, PlusBus cable, incorrect appliance address set, remote control faulty
Condensate backup in the heat cell
Lead break, flow temperature sensor, heating circuit 2 with mixer. Incorrect setting during commissioning
Short circuit, flow temperature sensor for heating circuit 2 with mixer
OpenTherm remote control unit connected but not configured
The connection to the home network could not be established
The connection to the server could not be established
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