Medium
A7 on Viessmann Vitodens 333-F

Your boiler's control panel and the main internal computer are having trouble talking to each other, meaning the display might not work correctly or respond to your settings.

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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

Control mode - Faulty operating interface

From this model's manual
Verified against the Viessmann/Viessmann Vitodens 333 F 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.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the data link between the boiler's front display panel and the internal main circuit board is interrupted or corrupted. It is usually caused by a loose internal connection cable, moisture ingress affecting the buttons, or a component failure within the digital interface itself.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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