High
FE on Viessmann Vitodens 200-W WB2C 26kW Combi

The boiler has stopped working because its internal control settings or electronics have a fault, and it needs a qualified engineer to check and correct them.

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Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Boiler coding card or main PCB faulty, or incorrect boiler coding card

From this model's manual
Verified against the Viessmann/Viessmann Vitodens 200 W Wb2c Service 5692857 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 is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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All 82 fault codes on the Vitodens 200-W WB2C 26kW Combi

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