Viessmann Vitodens 242-F FB2B Fault codes & diagnostics

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

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4C

Your boiler has lost communication with a sensor that monitors the water temperature for your third heating zone, which will prevent that specific area from heating correctly.

Medium Engineer only £140-230

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Flow Temperature Sensor
  • Sensor wiring harness
  • Extension module (KM-Bus)

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9A

Your boiler has lost communication with the solar panel sensor on your roof, meaning it can no longer monitor the solar heating system properly.

Low Engineer only £140-£240

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar temperature sensor (PT1000 type)
  • Solar control module cable

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9C

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the solar heating part of your hot water system, meaning your water might not be heating as efficiently as it should.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor
  • Solar control module wiring
  • NTC thermistor

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9E

Your solar heating system is struggling to move fluid correctly, which could be due to a blockage, air in the pipes, or a safety sensor cutting in to prevent overheating.

Medium Engineer only £120-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar circulation pump
  • Solar flow sensor
  • Solar fluid (repressurisation/flush)
  • High limit safety thermostat

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9F

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with the solar heating components, meaning your solar panels won't be helping to heat your water right now.

Medium Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar control module (SM1)
  • Electronic PCB
  • Communication cable

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10

Your boiler has lost its connection to the external weather sensor, meaning it may not know how hard it needs to work to heat your home accurately.

Low Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outside temperature sensor
  • Sensor wiring/cabling

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18

Your boiler has lost its connection to the outside weather sensor, which helps it decide how hard it needs to work to heat your home.

Low Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outside temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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19

Your boiler has lost its connection to the wireless sensor that tells it how cold it is outside.

Low DIY-safe £70-180

What to check first

  1. Check and replace the batteries in the wireless outdoor sensor unit
  2. Ensure there are no new large metal objects or electronic devices blocking the signal path between the sensor and the boiler
  3. Press the reset button on the boiler control panel to see if the connection re-establishes

Parts commonly replaced

  • AA/AAA Batteries
  • Wireless outdoor temperature sensor
  • RF communication module

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20

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot correctly measure the temperature of the water flowing into your heating system.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • System flow temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness

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28

Your boiler has lost connection with its internal temperature sensor, meaning it cannot monitor water heat and has shut down as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-210

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature NTC sensor
  • Sensor wiring harness

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30

Your boiler has detected a fault with its internal thermometer and has stopped the burner from firing to prevent overheating and damage.

High Engineer only £130-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Boiler water temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness

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38

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot accurately measure the temperature of the water inside the unit.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Boiler water temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
  • Wiring harness / lead connector

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40

Your boiler has detected a sensor fault in your second heating area, which means it cannot accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing to those radiators.

Medium Engineer only £120-190

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Flow Temperature Sensor
  • Sensor wiring harness

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44

A sensor that monitors the water temperature in one of your heating zones has developed a fault, which may prevent that part of your home from warming up correctly.

Medium Engineer only £140-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Flow Temperature Sensor
  • Sensor wiring harness

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48

Your boiler has lost connection with a temperature sensor for your underfloor heating or second heating zone, meaning that specific area may not warm up correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Flow Temperature Sensor
  • Sensor wiring harness
  • Mixer motor extension module

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50

Your boiler has lost its connection to the hot water storage tank sensor, which means it cannot heat your water for taps and showers.

High Engineer only £140-£220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness / sensor cable

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51

Your boiler has detected a faulty internal sensor, which means it cannot tell the temperature of your water and has stopped providing hot water as a result.

High Engineer only £130-£210

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Outlet Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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52

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault in the sensor that monitors the temperature of the water flowing through the system, causing the unit to stop operating as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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58

Your boiler has lost connection with the sensor that monitors your hot water tank, meaning the system cannot heat your water for taps and showers.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Cylinder temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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59

Your boiler has lost its connection to the hot water temperature sensor, meaning it cannot heat your water for taps and showers.

High Engineer only £120-190

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Outlet Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness/plug

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92

Your solar heating system has detected a fault with the temperature sensor on your roof, meaning it cannot currently heat your water using solar energy.

Low Engineer only £140-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar collector temperature sensor
  • NTC thermistor lead

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94

Your boiler has detected a fault with the sensor that monitors the temperature of your solar hot water tank, meaning your solar thermal system may not heat your water correctly.

Medium Engineer only £140-£220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Solar control module (SM1)
  • Sensor wiring harness

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A2

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure is too low for it to operate safely, meaning your heating and hot water will likely be limited.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (the flexible silver hose) underneath or near the boiler.
  2. Open the one or two valve handles slowly until you hear water flowing.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge and close the valves once it reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor

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A3

Your boiler has detected that a temperature probe monitoring your exhaust gases is not sitting correctly in its intended spot.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Retaining clip

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A4

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside your central heating system has become too high, which can put unnecessary strain on the internal components.

Medium DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Locate a radiator in your home that has a bleed valve
  2. Place a cloth and container under the valve
  3. Slowly open the valve to let a small amount of water out until the pressure gauge on the boiler drops back into the green zone
  4. Ensure the valve is securely closed once the pressure has normalized

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor

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A7

Your boiler's electronic control panel is experiencing a communication error or internal failure, meaning it cannot process settings or operate your heating system correctly.

High Engineer only £250-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control Unit
  • Programming Unit
  • Main PCB

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A8

Your boiler is struggling to push water through the system, likely because there is trapped air or a blockage preventing proper flow.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves throughout your home are fully open.
  2. Bleed your radiators to remove any trapped air, starting from the ones furthest from the boiler.
  3. Check your boiler's pressure gauge and top it up to the recommended 1.0–1.5 bar if it has dropped.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Flow sensor
  • System filter

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A9

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

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • OpenTherm interface module
  • PCB
  • Communication wiring harness

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b0

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault in the sensor that monitors the temperature of the gases leaving your flue, meaning the boiler has safely shut down to prevent potential overheating.

High Engineer only £180-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor

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b1

Your boiler's control panel is struggling to communicate with the main internal computer, which is preventing the system from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Programming unit
  • Communication cable
  • Main PCB

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b4

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error that is preventing it from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £250-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control Unit

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b5

Your boiler's internal computer has detected an unexpected system error, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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b7

Your boiler's computer is struggling to read its internal identification chip, which means it cannot safely start up or regulate your heating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Coding card
  • Main PCB

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b8

Your boiler has detected that a sensor measuring the temperature of the exhaust fumes has stopped working, so it has shut down as a precaution to ensure it remains safe to operate.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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C1

Your boiler has lost the digital connection to an external accessory, such as a solar thermal unit or an additional heating control, preventing the system from coordinating properly.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • EA1 extension module
  • KM-BUS connection cable
  • Main PCB

Related codes

C2

Your boiler is struggling to talk to the part of the system that manages your solar-heated water, which means the solar panel integration isn't currently working.

Medium Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar Control Module
  • KM-Bus communication cable
  • Main PCB

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C3

Your boiler is having trouble 'talking' to an accessory unit, which is likely preventing it from managing your heating or hot water correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Extension module AM1
  • Communication cable/wiring harness
  • Main control board

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C4

Your boiler has lost its connection with your external thermostat or smart controller, meaning it doesn't know when to turn your heating on or off.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • OpenTherm interface module
  • Main control board (PCB)
  • Communication wiring harness

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C5

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with its internal water pump, which means it cannot circulate heat effectively around your home.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Internal circulation pump
  • Pump wiring harness
  • Main control board

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d6

Your boiler is struggling to communicate with an external accessory or control unit, which may cause your heating or hot water to function inconsistently.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • EA1 Extension Module
  • Communication cable
  • PCB board

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d7

Your boiler has detected an issue with an external device or sensor connected to it, such as a solar thermal system or an external controller, which is currently preventing normal operation.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • EA1 extension module
  • External sensor wiring
  • Pressure sensor

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d8

Your boiler has detected an external signal or safety switch connected to it that is currently reporting an error, which is preventing the system from operating normally.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • External safety circuit switch
  • EA1 extension module
  • Wiring loom

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E1

Your boiler has detected an issue with how it manages its internal flame, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Control unit

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E3

Your boiler has detected that it is overheating because it cannot effectively move the heat away from its internal components, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Heat exchanger
  • Temperature limiter sensor

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E4

Your boiler has detected a problem with its internal electrical power supply, which is preventing it from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Power supply module
  • Wiring harness

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E5

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic malfunction and has shut down to protect itself, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £200-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • Control unit

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E6

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside your heating system has dropped below the required level.

High DIY-safe £0-£100

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (a flexible metal hose with one or two valves) connected to your boiler or nearby pipework.
  2. Slowly open the valve(s) to allow mains water to enter the system until the pressure gauge on the boiler reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the valve(s) tightly and restart the boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor

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E7

Your boiler is failing to detect a steady flame during its internal setup process, which is preventing it from starting up correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition cable
  • Gas valve

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E8

Your boiler is struggling to detect the flame correctly, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any issues.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve

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F0

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error that is preventing it from operating correctly.

High Engineer only £200-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main control board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F1

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases leaving your home are becoming dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent overheating.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Heat exchanger
  • Burner assembly

Related codes

F2

Your boiler has detected that it is overheating and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage or dangerous pressure buildup.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Temperature limiter (STB)
  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger

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F3

Your boiler has detected a flame signal when it shouldn't be there, which means it cannot safely start up as it believes the fire is already lit.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionization electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Control board

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F4

Your boiler is trying to start but cannot detect a flame, so it has safely shut down to prevent gas from building up.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ionisation electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Control unit

Related codes

F7

Your boiler is currently unable to read the water pressure inside the system because the sensor responsible for this measurement is not communicating properly.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F8

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal gas control valve, meaning it is not closing as quickly as it should when the burner turns off.

Emergency Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Burner control unit

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F9

Your boiler is failing to start because the internal air circulation fan is not spinning fast enough to safely begin the combustion process.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Fan connecting cable
  • Control board

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