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D.51 on Vaillant ecoTEC

Your boiler is flagging a minor technical adjustment error regarding its internal fan speed settings.

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

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From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec 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 detects that the internal fan is operating at a speed that doesn't match the expected safety settings. It is usually caused by an electronic communication error between the main circuit board and the fan, or a slight decalibration in how the gas valve is being controlled. While the boiler may still operate, it signifies that the internal components are not perfectly synced.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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