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S.25 on Vaillant ecoTEC exclusive Combi

Your boiler is pausing briefly to check the water flow and fan speed are working correctly before it tries to fire up.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Fan and water pump return water

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Exclusive Combi installation & service manual, page 42.
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 status occurs when the boiler's internal computer is verifying that the pump is moving enough water and the fan is spinning at the right speed before ignition. It is essentially a safety check to ensure the heat exchanger won't overheat once the flame starts. If the display stays on this code for a long time, it usually means the pump is struggling to move water or a sensor is providing an inaccurate reading.

DIY fix possible

Check that your radiator valves are openEnsure your boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 barWait a few minutes to see if the code clears and the boiler starts automatically

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