High
F.70 on Vaillant ecoTEC exclusive Combi

Your boiler’s internal computer boards are having trouble communicating because they haven't been properly synced or configured to recognize each other.

Call an engineer soon

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

No valid appliance variant for display and/or electronics: Spare part case: Display and electronics changed at the same time appliance variant not re-set

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Exclusive Combi installation & service manual, page 45.
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 boiler's internal control boards fail to recognize the specific model they are installed in, often because the 'identity code' has been lost or not set. This usually happens after a physical repair where both the main circuit board and the display screen were replaced simultaneously, leaving the system without a master record of its own configuration. Without this data, the boiler enters a safety mode because it doesn't know its own power rating or technical specifications.

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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