High
CF on Viessmann Vitodens 333-F

Your boiler's internal communication system has failed, meaning the different electronic parts are no longer talking to each other correctly.

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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

Communications fault - LON communication module. Control mode

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 main control board loses its connection with the internal plug-in communication module. The most common reason is an electronic component failure within the module itself or a loose physical connection caused by vibrations over time. Without this link, the boiler's brain cannot send or receive the data it needs to operate safely, causing it to stop running.

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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