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Vaillant error codes

The complete list of Vaillant fault codes shown on the display, each with what it means and the page that explains how it is diagnosed and fixed.

147documented codes
69with documented causes
5.6TroubleAtlas Score
Vaillant boiler with the fault code shown on the display
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Vaillant heating appliances display 147 documented error codes. Each code below opens its own page with the official meaning, the documented causes, the safety assessment and the parts involved.

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All Vaillant Error Codes

147 codes, each with its own page. Click a code to open the meaning, the documented causes and the repair.

CodeWhat it meansSeverity
D10Status internal heating pump error—
D12Cylinder charging pump via accessory module—
D13Hot water circulation pump—
D14Pump speed target value—
D15Pump speed actual value—
D18Pump operating mode—
D19Operating modes of the two speed heating pump—
D2Max burner anti-cycling period at 20c flow temperatureHIGH
D3Hot water flow temperature reading—
D30Control signal for both gas valvesHIGH
D33Fan speed target value—
D34Fan speed actual value—
D36Hot water flow sensor—
D4Current temperature for warm stat sensor—
D40Flow temperature target value—
D41Return temperature actual value—
D5Set value of flow temperature or target value of return—
D60Number of safety temperature cut offs—
D61Number of unsuccessful lockouts—
D64Average ignition timesHIGH
D65Maximum ignition timeHIGH
D68Unsuccessful ignitions in the first attemptHIGH
D69Unsuccessful ignition for the second timeHIGH
D7Warm start temperature target value—
D70Set diverter valve position—
D72Pump overrun time after warm start—
D83Burner start up in hot water modeHIGH
D9Flow target temperature from external analogue regulator terminal—
D91DCF status with connected external probe—
E11E.11: Pump Euro B/S 167/0 Fig—
E12E.12: Air pressure switch PARTS REPLACEMENT picture shows a TURBOmax Plus boiler—
E13E.13: Automatic Bypass Euro B/S 169/0 4 5 6 7 Fig—
E14E.14: Diverter valve Euro B/S 170/0 PARTS REPLACEMENT—
E17E.17: DHW heat exchanger Euro B/S ???/0 6 5 Fig—
E18E.18: Pressure relief valve Euro B/S 173/0—
E2E.2: Burner Euro B/S 157/0 FigHIGH
E3E.3: Electrodes Burner G Refer to the important information and initial preparation on page 45HIGH
E4E.4: Fan Euro B/S 162/0 Fan G Refer to the important information and initial preparation on page 45HIGH
E8E.8: Expansion vessel Euro B/S 164/0 Expansion vessel Please note: In the unlikely event of a failure of the…—
F.00Flow temperature sensor interruption—
F.01Return temperature sensor interruption—
F.02DHW output sensor interruption—
F.03Boiler temperature sensor interruption—
F.05External flue gas sensor interruption—
F.06Internal flue gas sensor interruption—
F.1Lack of gas, a fault with the ignition or flue, or you may need to adjust the gas valve or replace a…—
F.10Short circuit: flow temperature sensor—
F.13Short circuit: domestic hot water cylinder temperature sensor—
F.15External flue gas sensor short circuit—
F.16Internal flue gas sensor short circuit—
F.20Safety shutdown: overheating temperature reached—
F.21The pump could have failed, over run or there could be an issue with the air lock—
F.26Error: gas valve without function—
F.27Safety shutdown: flame presence in the absence of request—
F.29Error: loss of flame Gas supply temporarily interrupted, flue gas return, incorrect product earthing, erratic…—
F.32Fan antifreeze function active: Fan speed outside the tolerance range—
F.33Fan antifreeze function active: error in the air control device—
F.36Recognized flue gas outlet—
F.45Hot water inlet sensor error—
F.46Short circuit: temperature sensor on the solar circuit water inlet—
F.47DHW output sensor interruption—
F.48DHW output sensor short-circuited—
F.49EBUS error: voltage too low—
F.5The system has suffered a fault due to overheating—
F.51Flue gas sensor recognizes draft from the product pipe—
F.57Fault during comfort safety mode—
F.6Your flow NTC (temperature sensor) has developed a fault—
F.61Error: gas valve control—
F.62Error: gas valve shutdown command—
F.64Error: electronics / sensor / analog-digital switch—
F.65Error: Electronics temperature too high—
F.67Incorrect value sent back by ASIC (flame signal)—
F.68Unstable flame signal error Air in the gas, dynamic gas pressure too low, incorrect excess air ratio…—
F.71Error: flow/return temperature sensor—
F.72Error: deviation of the water pressure sensor / return temperature sensor—
F.73Error: Water pressure sensor not connected or shorted—
F.74Water pressure sensor signal outside correct range(too high)—
F.75Error: no recognition of pressure increase when starting the pump—
F.76Overheating protection on primary heat exchanger has responded—
F.77Flue gas damper/condensate pump error—
F.78Hot water outlet sensor interruption in the external control unit—
F.80ActoSTOR input sensor error—
F.81Cylinder charging pump error—
F.83Flow and/or return temperature sensor thermal shock error—
F.84Implausible flow or return temperature sensor temperature difference error—
F.85Error: flow or return temperature sensor mounted incorrectly—
F.87Defect: ignition transformer cable—
F.88Error: gas valve—
F.90Communication with the boiler module interrupted—
F.91Sensor/actuator error on the cylinder module—
F.92Coding resistor fault—
F.93Gas group fault—
F.97Error: main electronic board self-test failed—
F00This means that your Flow NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient Thermistor) cable is either defective or…—
F01The Flow NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient Thermistor) cable is either defective or broken and needs to…—
F02F.02 Domestic hot water outlet NTC open circuit (combination boiler only) NTC-connector not plugged in or…—
F03F.03 Tank-NTC: NTC broken; NTC cable broken; Defective Tank- NTC cable defective/ broken NTC faulty…—
F10Flow NTC short circuit—
F20Boiler has exceeded the maximum temperature and needs to cool down—
F21The pilot flame has failedHIGH
F25Safety switch off flue gas temperature too highHIGH
F27Safety switch off flame simulationHIGH
F28Either insufficient gas in the system, a defective electrode, ignition lead or electronic ignitorHIGH
F32F.32 Fan speed variation Fan blocked, plug not inserted correctly on fan, hall sensor defec- tive, fault in…—
F33F.33 Main heat exchanger anti freeze protection mode due Check air pressure switch, fan, fan supply or flue…—
F5The system has suffered a fault due to overheating—
F6Your flow NTC has developed a fault—
F60Cable loom (connects gas valve) might have short circuited, gas valve assembly defective or electronic…HIGH
F61Cable loom (connects gas valve) might have short circuited, gas valve assembly defective or electronic…HIGH
F63EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) error—
F64Flow or back flow NTC has short circuited, or an electronic fault—
F65Electronic temperature error could be overheating due to external influencesHIGH
F67Electronic fault in the flame systemHIGH
F68Unstable flame signal error air in gasHIGH
F73Water pressure sensor signal in the wrong range, it is too low—
F74Water pressure sensor signal outside correct range, the sensor signal is too high—
F752F.752 or F.753 may be displayed—
F753F.753 may be displayed—
F755F.755 Fault: 4-way valve position incorrect Mechanical or electrical problem—
F77Flue non return flap condensate pump errorHIGH
F78Interruption to DHW outlet sensor at external controller—
F83Flow and or return temperature sensor error—
F84Error with flow/return temperature sensor temperature changing error—
F85Error with flow and return temperature, sensor incorrectly fitted—
P0P.0 test program is for bleeding the hot water circuit (as well as the DHW circuit on combination boilers)…—
P00The heating circuit and hot water circuit are purgedHIGH
P5P.5 Test program for the safety temperature limit check; appliance heats up by by-passing a regulating shut-…—
S01Heating mode fan start-up—
S1Fan start-up error—
S10Hot water demand via impeller sensor—
S11DHW mode fan start up error—
S13DHW mode ignition errorHIGH
S14Hot water demand via fan sensor error—
S15DHW mode pump and fan overrun—
S2Pump flow error—
S20Hot water requirement error—
S22Hot water handling pump flow error—
S23DHW ignition errorHIGH
S32Heat exchanger antifreeze active as fan speed variation is too high—
S34Heating mode frost protection error—
S39Burner off contact has been triggered this could be because of contact thermostat or condensate pumpHIGH
S41Water pressure greater than 2.9 bar (42.1 psi)—
S42Response from accessory module or defective condensate pump is blocking burner operationHIGH
S46Comfort safety mode flame loss at minimum loadHIGH
S85Service message quantity of circulation water—
S96Return sensor error—
S98Flow return sensor check is running demand is block—
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What Fails Most Often on Vaillant

Grouped from the official meaning of each of the 147 codes above — not from opinion. The number is how many different fault codes point at that component.

ComponentCodesExamples
Pump19D10, D12, D13, D14
Ignition19D64, D65, D68, D69
Temperature Sensor18D4, F.03, F.13, F.45
Fan10D33, D34, E4, F.32
Return Sensor9F.01, F.71, F.83, F.84
Gas Valve6F.26, F.61, F.62, F.88
Water Pressure6F.72, F.73, F.74, F73
Control Board5F.64, F.65, F.97, F65
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Parts & Prices

The parts most often involved in the Vaillant faults listed above.

Circulating pump
OEM Part · Vaillant
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Ignition / spark electrode
OEM Part · Vaillant
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Temperature sensor (NTC)
OEM Part · Vaillant
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Fan / blower assembly
OEM Part · Vaillant
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Compatible Circulating pump
Compatible · Generic
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Compatible Ignition / spark electrode
Compatible · Generic
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Compatible Temperature sensor (NTC)
Compatible · Generic
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Compatible Fan / blower assembly
Compatible · Generic
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Reconditioned Circulating pump
Used / Tested · Vaillant
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Reconditioned Ignition / spark electrode
Used / Tested · Vaillant
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Reconditioned Temperature sensor (NTC)
Used / Tested · Vaillant
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Reconditioned Fan / blower assembly
Used / Tested · Vaillant
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Prices and availability vary by region and are shown by the retailer, not by TroubleAtlas.

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Diagnostic Tools

What an engineer uses to work through the codes on this page.

Digital Multimeter (TRUE RMS)

For testing electrode resistance and PCB voltages

$35–$80 View price

Gas Leak Detector

Essential for checking connections after any gas valve work

$25–$45 View price

Manometer / Pressure Gauge

To measure gas inlet and burner pressure

$40–$90 View price

Combustion Analyzer

For verifying flue gas readings after repair

$180–$350 View price
Full HVAC diagnostic toolkit
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TroubleAtlas Score — Vaillant

TROUBLEATLAS · SCORE INDEPENDENT · VERIFIED ★★ TA 5.6/10

How Vaillant scores

Reliability2.0/10
Efficiency5.2/10
Documentation9.0/10
Maintenance2.1/10
Safety9.7/10

Independently assessed across six dimensions from the documentation, the fault codes and the parts network. Based on 131 error codes across 52 appliances.

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Written by TroubleAtlas Technical Team · Last updated: 2026-08-02 · Sources: manufacturer service documentation · How we verify
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