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S.2 on Vaillant ecoTEC exclusive

Your boiler is currently warming itself up and checking that water is flowing correctly before it starts heating your home.

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

Status indicator during start-up/heat demand sequence

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Exclusive 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 code appears when the boiler is running a brief pre-check to ensure there is sufficient water pressure and flow before the main burner ignites. It is caused by the internal pump building up pressure to confirm the system is safe to operate. If this code stays on the screen for a long time, it could indicate that air is trapped in the system or the pump is struggling to move water effectively.

DIY fix possible

Check that your radiator valves are openEnsure the boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 barWait a few minutes to see if the code changes to a normal heating mode

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