High
Fd on Viessmann Vitodens 222-F

Your boiler's internal computer has crashed due to an ignition failure or electrical interference, preventing it from starting the burner.

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

Burner blocked. Burner control unit fault. Check the ignition electrodes and leads. Check whether a strong interference (EMC) field exists near the equipment. If the fault is not removed, replace the control unit.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Viessmann Vitodens 222 F installation & service manual, page 99.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer experiences a critical communication error or fails to verify the ignition process. The most common reasons are worn-out spark electrodes that can no longer light the gas, or electrical 'noise' from nearby appliances interfering with the boiler's sensitive electronics.

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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