High
S.6 on Vaillant ecoTEC exclusive

Your boiler has paused its operation because it is not receiving the correct feedback signal from the fan that pushes exhaust gases out of the system.

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

Fan return flow

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 fault occurs when the boiler's control board sends a command to the fan but does not receive the expected signal back to confirm it is spinning at the right speed. It is often caused by a mechanical failure within the fan motor or a communication breakdown in the electrical wiring between the fan and the main computer. Without this confirmation, the boiler stops for safety to ensure harmful exhaust gases are being correctly removed.

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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