Viessmann Vitodens 111-W Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural GasLPG 25-32 kW 2013-present

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0A

Your boiler has detected an issue with the gas pressure or a component failure and has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas pressure switch
  • Ignition electrodes
  • Gas valve
  • Burner control unit
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

Related codes

0D

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error and has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Burner Control Unit
  • Ignition Lead
  • Main PCB
1A

Your boiler has shut down because it is struggling to discharge exhaust fumes safely or is detecting a significant lack of air flow.

High Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas sensor
  • Heat exchanger (cleaning)
  • Ventilation fan
  • Condensate trap

Related codes

1B

Your boiler has shut down because it is struggling to discharge exhaust fumes safely or is detecting a significant lack of air flow.

High Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas sensor
  • Heat exchanger (cleaning)
  • Ventilation fan
  • Condensate trap

Related codes

1F

Your boiler has stopped working because the burner isn't lighting correctly, likely due to a problem with the internal airflow or the ignition system.

High Engineer only £150-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve
  • Fan assembly
02

Your boiler has shut itself down as a safety precaution because it has detected an overheating issue within the system.

High Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Overheat thermostat
  • Heat exchanger (cleaning/flush)

Related codes

04

Your boiler has detected a sequence of ignition or flame detection errors and has shut itself down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Ionisation Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Electronic Control Unit (PCB)
05

Your boiler has detected a sequence of ignition or flame detection errors and has shut itself down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Ionisation Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Electronic Control Unit (PCB)
06

Your boiler has detected a sequence of ignition or flame detection errors and has shut itself down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Ionisation Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Electronic Control Unit (PCB)
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07

Your boiler has detected a sequence error or a flame signal where there shouldn't be one, causing the burner to shut down completely for safety.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition cable
  • Burner control unit (PCB)
08

Your boiler has detected a sequence of ignition or flame detection errors and has shut itself down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Ionisation Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Electronic Control Unit (PCB)
09

Your boiler has detected a sequence error or a flame signal where there shouldn't be one, causing the burner to shut down completely for safety.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition cable
  • Burner control unit (PCB)
25

Your boiler is getting too hot too quickly and is shutting itself down to prevent damage.

High DIY-safe £150-450

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves are fully open
  2. Ensure the central heating pump is running
  3. Check if the system water pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Temperature sensors (NTC thermistors)
  • Heat exchanger (descaling)

Related codes

26

Your boiler's computer has become stuck in a repeating internal test sequence and is failing to move into its normal heating mode.

High Engineer only £350-£650

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main VBC PCB (Control Board)
  • Relay Module
35

Your boiler has failed to ignite or stay lit, meaning your heating and hot water have stopped working.

High DIY-safe £120-450

What to check first

  1. Check if your gas supply is active by testing another gas appliance like a hob.
  2. Try resetting the boiler using the 'R' or reset button on the control panel.
  3. Ensure your system pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation Electrode
  • Ignition Lead
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB
A2

Your boiler has sensed that the internal pump is malfunctioning or water is not circulating correctly, which has caused the system to stop as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £250-£550

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Internal pump head
  • Control PCB

Related codes

A5

Your boiler has detected that the water pump is likely stuck or not moving water correctly, which means the system cannot heat up safely.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Internal circulation pump
  • Pump motor head
  • Main PCB

Related codes

A9

Your boiler is having trouble 'talking' to your thermostat, which means it might not know when to turn your heating on or off.

Medium DIY-safe £90-180

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

  • OpenTherm Thermostat
  • Communication Module
  • Wiring harness
F5

Your boiler has identified a problem with the ventilation system and has shut down as a safety precaution because it cannot confirm that exhaust fumes are being cleared correctly.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Venturi tubes
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FC

Your boiler has shut down because it cannot correctly control the flow of gas needed to stay alight.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Modulation coil
  • Electronic control PCB
nF1

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

High DIY-safe £80-160

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
  • System Pump