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C8 on Viessmann Vitodens 200-W WB2C 30kW System

Your boiler has lost its connection to the pump that heats one of your extra heating zones, so that zone may not warm up properly while the rest of the system 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, external variable speed heating circuit pump, heating circuit 3 (with mixer)

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.

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This fault requires 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 30kW System

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