Medium
bA on Viessmann Vitodens 200-W B2HA-49

The boiler has lost contact with the control unit that runs your second heating zone, so that zone may not heat properly, while the rest of the system usually keeps working.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Communication error, extension kit for heating circuit 2 (with mixer)

From this model's manual
Verified against the Viessmann/Viessmann Vitodens 200 W B2ha 49 60 5817254 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.

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

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