Vaillant ecoFIT Pure 412 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 12 kW 2016 onwards
GC Number 41-694-08
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GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
41-694-08 ecoFIT pure 412 VU 126/6-3 OV (H-GB) 2016–present

All 35 documented codes

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con

Your boiler's electronic brain is unable to talk to its internal controls, meaning it cannot operate safely.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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F.00

Your boiler has stopped working because it has lost the connection to the sensor that measures the temperature of the water inside the system.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.01

Your boiler has lost the signal from one of its internal temperature sensors, causing it to shut down for safety to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
F.10

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water inside it, triggering a safety shut-off.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness

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F.11

Your boiler has detected a faulty connection to a sensor that measures the temperature of the water returning to the system, causing it to stop运行 as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.13

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors your hot water tank’s temperature, so it may stop heating your water to prevent overheating.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water cylinder sensor
  • Wiring harness
F.22

Your boiler has stopped working because it does not have enough water inside the system to run safely.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is a silver braided hose connecting two pipes underneath your boiler.
  2. Open the valves at both ends of the filling loop to let water enter the system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler and close the valves once the needle reaches 1.5 bar.
  4. Restart your boiler so it can continue its normal operation.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure sensor
  • Expansion vessel

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F.23

Your boiler has detected that the water inside it is heating up or moving much differently than it should, so it has shut itself down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow sensor
  • NTC thermistor

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F.24

Your boiler has detected that the water inside it is heating up much faster than it should, so it has shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Heat exchanger

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F.25

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases leaving the system are dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage or safety risks.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas sensor
  • NTC thermistor
  • Heat exchanger
  • PCB

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F.27

Your boiler has detected a signal suggesting a flame is present when it should be switched off, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Wiring harness

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F.28

Your boiler is attempting to start but cannot successfully light the flame to heat your water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board

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F.29

Your boiler is struggling to stay lit because the flame it produces keeps going out while it is trying to run.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve
  • Flame rectification probe

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F.32

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal air extraction system, meaning it has shut down to prevent unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F.49

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with its external controls, such as your thermostat or programmer, due to an electrical signal error.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • External thermostat/controller

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F.61

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical issue that is preventing it from safely controlling the gas flow, so it has shut down to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F.62

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal gas valve's software or hardware, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.63

Your boiler's computer has encountered an internal memory error, meaning it can no longer process instructions correctly and has safely shut down.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

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F.64

Your boiler has detected an internal issue with its electronic control system which is preventing it from operating safely.

High Engineer only £200-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F.65

Your boiler has detected an internal issue with the temperature monitoring system and has shut itself down to prevent overheating or damage.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • NTC Sensor

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F.67

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal electronic monitoring system, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F.68

Your boiler is struggling to keep the internal flame burning consistently, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame ionization electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board

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F.70

Your boiler's computer has lost its identity settings, meaning it no longer knows how to communicate correctly with its internal parts.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • UI interface module

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F.71

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure how hot the water inside it is, so it has stopped working as a safety precaution to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • NTC thermistor

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F.72

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature readings at the flow and return pipes do not match as expected, causing the system to stop working to protect itself.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.73

Your boiler's water pressure sensor is sending an incorrect signal, which means the system cannot accurately detect the water level inside the boiler.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.74

Your boiler's internal water pressure sensor is sending an invalid electrical signal, meaning the system cannot accurately read how much pressure is inside.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.75

Your boiler is unable to confirm that water is moving around the system because it cannot detect a change in pressure when the internal pump starts.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Central heating pump

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F.76

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot inside and has shut itself down to prevent any damage to its internal parts.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump assembly

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F.77

Your boiler is struggling to clear away liquid waste or detected a blockage in the exhaust system, which has caused it to stop working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Flue non-return flap actuator
  • Printed Circuit Board

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F.83

Your boiler is struggling to detect a normal change in water temperature, meaning it cannot accurately tell how hot the system is getting.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • System water pressure sensor

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F.85

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately read the temperature of the water inside the system.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

F.87

Your boiler is failing to light the flame properly, which means it cannot produce any heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition transformer

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F.88

Your boiler is unable to safely control its gas supply, which prevents it from firing up to provide your heating and hot water.

Emergency Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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F.89

Your boiler is not detecting that water is moving through the system properly, which means it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

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39 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.

d.02 Diagnostic Your boiler is taking a short rest between heating cycles to protect its internal parts, which is a normal part of its operation. P.00 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently running a self-cleaning routine to remove trapped air from the system. P.01 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently running a self-diagnostic test to ensure it is operating at its maximum heating capacity and is not indicating a fault. P.02 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently running a brief automatic self-test to check it can operate safely at its lowest power setting. P.06 Diagnostic Your boiler is currently in a manual filling or maintenance mode where it has temporarily paused heating and hot water to allow for system adjustments. S.0 Status Your boiler is perfectly healthy and is currently in standby mode because it has not been asked to provide any heating or hot water. S.01 Status Your boiler is simply performing a routine safety check of its ventilation system before it starts heating your home. S.02 Status Your boiler is simply performing a routine check of its water circulation system before igniting the burners. S.03 Status Your boiler is currently trying to light the flame to provide heating, but this is a normal status message rather than an actual error. S.04 Status Your boiler is operating normally and is currently heating your radiators. S.05 Status Your boiler is currently cooling down after finishing a heating cycle, which is a normal part of its operation. S.06 Status Your boiler is simply finishing its cooling cycle by clearing leftover heat from the system after your radiators or water have finished warming up. S.07 Status Your boiler is currently cooling down by circulating water through the system, which is a normal part of its operation rather than a fault. S.08 Status Your boiler is simply taking a short, scheduled break to let the system temperature balance out before it starts heating again. S.20 Status Your boiler is currently operating normally as it has received a request to heat your water or radiators. S.21 Status Your boiler is currently preparing itself to heat water by running its internal fan, which is a normal part of the startup process. S.22 Status Your boiler is simply preparing to send hot water to your taps or radiators by getting the internal pump moving. S.23 Status Your boiler is currently in the process of starting up to heat your water, which is a normal part of its routine operation. S.24 Status Your boiler is currently working exactly as it should to heat your hot water. S.25 Status Your boiler is currently running its final cooling cycle after heating water, which is a normal part of the shutdown process. S.26 Status Your boiler is simply finishing its cooling cycle after producing hot water and will resume normal operation shortly. S.27 Status Your boiler is simply finishing a cycle by circulating the remaining hot water through the pipes to prevent overheating. S.28 Status Your boiler is temporarily pausing its burner as it manages the flow of water to protect itself, which is often a normal part of its operating cycle. S.30 Status Your boiler is perfectly healthy, but it is currently waiting for a signal from your wall-mounted thermostat to tell it to start heating your home. S.31 Status Your boiler is perfectly healthy and is currently waiting for a signal from your thermostat to turn the heating on. S.32 Status Your boiler is temporarily pausing because the internal fan is not spinning at the exact speed required to safely vent exhaust gases. S.34 Status Your boiler is temporarily running its pump to prevent the internal pipes from freezing, which is a normal protective feature during very cold weather. S.39 Status Your boiler is signalling that it cannot detect an active connection to your underfloor heating system, which may prevent it from heating your floors. S.42 Status Your boiler has detected that the flap which prevents exhaust gases from flowing back into the system is stuck shut, preventing it from venting properly. S.46 Status Your boiler is temporarily running at a very low level to prevent the internal pipes from freezing, which is a normal protective feature during cold weather. S.53 Status Your boiler has temporarily stopped because it detected an issue with the flow of water, likely caused by low pressure or a blockage in the system. S.54 Status Your boiler has detected that the water is not circulating properly through your heating system, likely because the pressure is too low or a valve is closed. S.88 Status Your boiler is currently running a self-clearing cycle to remove any trapped air from its internal system. S.91 Status Your boiler is currently set to a demonstration mode used for showroom displays, meaning it is not operating to provide heating or hot water to your home. S.96 Status Your boiler is currently performing an internal health check and has paused heating to ensure the temperature sensors are reading correctly. S.98 Status Your boiler is currently performing an internal health check and has paused heating to ensure the system is operating safely. S.99 Status Your boiler is currently running an internal self-check and will likely resume normal operation automatically once the test is complete. S.108 Status Your boiler is currently running its automatic startup sequence to clear out any leftover air or gases from its internal system before igniting. S.109 Status Your boiler has entered a temporary sleep mode and is currently not running, likely because it is waiting for a signal from your heating controls.

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