Viessmann Vitodens 242-F FB2B Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 2008-2012 Discontinued
Download the Viessmann Vitodens 242-F FB2B manualThe official installation and service manual (PDF), the document these fault codes were read from. PDF

The fault code is already on your display

Note it down before pressing reset — resetting clears the code immediately. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
2 Emergency 35 High 21 Medium 8 Low

All 66 documented codes

Tap any card for details

9A

Your boiler has lost the connection to the temperature sensor on your solar panels, meaning it cannot properly read how much solar energy is available.

Low Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Collector temperature sensor
  • Sensor wiring harness

Related codes

9C

Your boiler has lost the connection to the hot water storage sensor connected to its solar control system, meaning it cannot properly monitor your stored hot water temperature.

Low Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor
  • Sensor wiring harness

Related codes

9E

Your solar thermal or collector system is not detecting enough water flow, or a safety limit switch has tripped.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar circulation pump
  • Temperature limiter
  • Flow sensor

Related codes

9F

Your boiler has lost communication with the solar heating control unit, meaning your solar panels won't be helping to heat your water right now.

Medium DIY-safe £150-450

What to check first

  1. Turn the boiler power switch off and back on again to attempt a system reset
  2. Check if any electrical breakers for the solar thermal system have tripped in your fuse box
  3. Ensure no external wiring to the solar pump station has been accidentally unplugged or damaged

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar control module (SM1)
  • Electronic PCB
  • Communication cable (KM-BUS)

Related codes

58

Your boiler has lost the connection to the sensor that measures the temperature of your hot water tank, meaning it cannot accurately heat your water.

Medium Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

59

Your boiler has lost the connection to the sensor that measures how hot your water is, meaning it cannot safely regulate the temperature.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW outlet temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

92

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault with the sensor that monitors your solar panel water temperature.

Low Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar collector temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

94

Your boiler has detected a faulty electrical connection related to the hot water cylinder temperature sensor for the solar system.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Cylinder temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

A2

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop valves underneath your boiler or near the hot water cylinder.
  2. Open the valves slowly to allow water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close the filling loop valves tightly and press the reset button on your boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor

Related codes

A4

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside your 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 or small container under the valve.
  3. Open the valve slightly to release a small amount of water until the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler returns to the recommended range, usually between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure Relief Valve (PRV)
  • Expansion Vessel
  • Pressure Sensor

Related codes

Showing 11–20 of 66
A7

The control panel that manages your boiler's settings is having a communication error, meaning your heating and hot water controls will likely not work until it is reset or repaired.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Programming unit
  • Control unit PCB
  • Connecting ribbon cable

Related codes

A8

Your boiler has detected that water is struggling to flow through the system properly, which may be due to trapped air or a blockage.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler pressure gauge and top up the system to 1.5 bar if it is low.
  2. Bleed all radiators in your home starting from the bottom floor to ensure no air is trapped in the system.
  3. Restart the boiler using the reset button or power cycle it at the fused spur.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow sensor
  • Plate heat exchanger

Related codes

A9

Your boiler has detected that the water pump which moves heat around your home is stuck or unable to spin freely, causing the heating system to stop working.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Pump wiring harness

Related codes

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 damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

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
  • Connection cable
  • Main PCB

Related codes

b4

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

High Engineer only £200-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control unit

Related codes

b5

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error that is preventing it from operating safely and reliably.

High Engineer only £200-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Control Unit

Related codes

b7

Your boiler's computer is having trouble reading the configuration card that tells it how to operate correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Coding card
  • Main control unit (PCB)

Related codes

b8

Your boiler has detected a disconnected wire or a faulty sensor monitoring the temperature of the exhaust gases, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

bA

Your boiler has lost connection to the extra control unit responsible for managing your second heating zone, meaning that specific part of your heating system cannot be controlled properly.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Extension kit PCB
  • Bus communication cable
  • Main control board

Related codes

Showing 21–30 of 66
bb

Your boiler has lost communication with an extra heating zone controller, which means one specific part of your underfloor or zoned heating system may not respond properly.

Medium Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Extension kit PCB
  • Bus communication cable

Related codes

bC

Your boiler has temporarily lost its connection to the main room thermostat controller, meaning it cannot properly receive temperature commands for your heating.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Vitotrol remote control unit
  • Communication wiring harness
  • Main control board

Related codes

bd

Your boiler has lost communication with the remote control or thermostat for your second heating zone, meaning that specific part of your heating system cannot take instructions properly.

Medium Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Vitotrol remote control
  • Communication wiring
  • Main circuit board

Related codes

bE

Your boiler has lost communication with one of its remote room thermostats, which means that particular heating zone cannot be controlled properly.

Medium Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Vitotrol Remote Control
  • Wiring Centre
  • Main PCB

Related codes

bF

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with an optional external control system, which usually means a link device is not connected correctly or has developed a fault.

Low Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • LON communication module
  • Communication cable
  • Main PCB

Related codes

C1

Your boiler is having trouble 'talking' to an add-on control unit, which means it may not be managing your heating or hot water zones correctly.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • EA1 extension module
  • Communication ribbon cable
  • Main PCB

Related codes

C2

Your boiler has temporarily lost communication with its built-in solar water heating controller, though your standard heating and hot water should continue to work.

Low Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Solar control module
  • Bus communication cable

Related codes

C3

Your boiler has lost communication with an optional control module that manages external heating components like extra zones or solar pumps.

Medium Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • AM1 extension module
  • Wiring harness / BUS cable

Related codes

C4

Your boiler is struggling to talk to its external controls or internal smart settings, which means it doesn't know when to turn on or off.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • OpenTherm module
  • Main PCB
  • Communication cable

Related codes

Cd

Your boiler has lost its connection to the remote control or internet monitoring system, so you may not be able to adjust settings via your app or external thermostat.

Low DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Check that your internet router is switched on and working
  2. Ensure the Vitocom 100 communication module is firmly plugged into the boiler
  3. Turn the boiler power off and back on again to restart the communication link

Parts commonly replaced

  • Vitocom 100 LAN/WLAN module
  • Connecting cable

Related codes

Showing 31–40 of 66
CF

Your boiler's internal computer parts have temporarily lost connection with each other, causing the system to stop working.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • LON communication module
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

d6

Your boiler has lost communication with an external accessory, such as a solar thermal controller or an additional heating control module, which is preventing the system from operating correctly.

Medium Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • EA1 Extension Module
  • Communication ribbon cable
  • Main PCB

Related codes

d7

Your boiler has detected that an external accessory connected to it, such as a heating zone controller or a sensor, is reporting an error signal.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • EA1 extension module
  • External sensor wiring
  • External control interface

Related codes

d8

Your boiler has detected an external signal or safety switch connected to it that is currently reporting an error, meaning the system has paused to prevent operation until the external issue is resolved.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

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

Related codes

dA

Your boiler has lost its connection to the indoor temperature sensor for your main heating area, meaning it cannot accurately tell how warm your rooms are.

Medium Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • NTC thermistor

Related codes

db

Your boiler has detected an electrical wiring issue with the temperature sensor on your second heating zone.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

dC

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault in the temperature sensor for one of your specific heating zones, which may cause that part of the house not to heat properly.

Medium Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

dd

Your boiler is temporarily unable to read the temperature of your main heating area because a connection to its temperature sensor has come loose or broken.

Low Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room temperature sensor
  • Internal wiring harness

Related codes

dE

Your boiler has lost connection to a temperature sensor used for your second heating zone, meaning that part of your home may not heat properly.

Medium Engineer only £100-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room temperature sensor
  • Wiring loom

Related codes

dF

Your boiler has lost the connection to the temperature sensor for one of your heating zones, meaning it is running without room temperature guidance.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

Showing 41–50 of 66
E0

Your boiler's main computer has temporarily lost communication with an external heating control or add-on module.

Medium Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • LON communication module
  • PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E1

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because the flame detector sensed an irregular signal during its internal self-check.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Flame sensor
  • Gas valve
  • Circuit board

Related codes

E3

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot inside because the heat isn't moving away properly, so it has safely shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC temperature sensor

Related codes

E4

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has detected an issue with the internal electrical power supply and cannot safely ignite the burner.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Power supply unit
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

E5

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot safely detect the burner flame.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame electrode
  • Ionisation probe
  • PCB

Related codes

E6

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop or internal filling valves connected to your boiler.
  2. Open the valves slowly to allow water into the system while watching the pressure gauge.
  3. Stop filling once the needle reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar, then securely close the valves.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

E7

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it cannot properly detect the flame inside, which prevents it from safely igniting.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Electrodes
  • Gas Valve
  • Circuit Board

Related codes

E8

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect a stable flame inside the burner.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition transformer
  • Gas valve

Related codes

EA

Your boiler has failed to ignite or stay lit because it cannot properly detect the burner flame, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition/Ionisation electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

Eb

Your boiler has temporarily stopped because it is having trouble detecting the flame properly or managing its gas and exhaust supply safely.

High Engineer only £90-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Burner gasket

Related codes

Showing 51–60 of 66
EC

Your boiler has stopped working because it has detected an internal control error while trying to calibrate its burner.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Control Board
  • Gas Valve
  • Ionisation Electrode

Related codes

Ed

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error and has safely shut itself down to prevent further issues.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main circuit board (PCB)
  • Ionisation electrode
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

EE

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal ignition control system and has safely stopped working to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition module
  • Main control board

Related codes

EF

Your boiler is trying to light, but the flame keeps going out immediately, which usually indicates an issue with the gas supply or the flame detection.

High Engineer only £150-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition / ionization electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

F0

Your boiler has detected an internal error that has forced it to safely shut down, meaning it is currently unable to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
  • Control unit

Related codes

F1

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it detected that the exhaust gases coming out of the flue got too hot, acting as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas temperature sensor
  • High limit thermostat
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

F2

Your boiler has safely shut down because it has detected an overheating risk inside the system.

High Engineer only £150-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • High limit thermostat
  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F3

Your boiler has detected a flame signal before it has even tried to light, which stops it from starting up safely.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

F7

Your boiler has lost connection to its water pressure monitor, meaning it cannot accurately check the system pressure.

Low Engineer only £120-£220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Pressure sensor wiring harness

Related codes

F8

Your boiler has detected an issue with the gas safety valve closing properly, which means the system has safely locked itself out to prevent any risk.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Gas combination valve
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

Related codes

Showing 61–66 of 66
F9

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal fan that safely pushes waste gases outside, causing it to lock out for your safety.

High Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue Gas Fan
  • Fan Wiring Harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

FA

Your boiler has detected that the internal exhaust fan is still running or stuck when it should be completely stopped.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Fan wiring harness
  • Main circuit board

Related codes

FC

Your boiler has detected an issue with either the gas supply or the blocked removal of exhaust gases, so it has safely stopped working.

Emergency Engineer only £150-£400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Gas control module
  • Flue components

Related codes

Fd

Your boiler has detected an internal fault with its main electronic brain, which stops the burner from operating safely.

High Engineer only £250-£500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrodes
  • Burner control unit

Related codes

FE

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error with its main control brain, meaning it cannot operate safely and has shut down.

High Engineer only £250-£500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Boiler coding card
  • Main PCB control unit

Related codes

FF

Your boiler has detected an internal computer error and needs to be restarted.

High DIY-safe £250-£500

What to check first

  1. Locate the reset button or power switch on your boiler.
  2. Turn the boiler off, wait for 30 seconds, and turn it back on.
  3. Attempt to reset the system to see if normal operation resumes.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control unit
  • Main PCB

Related codes