Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 826 Fault codes & diagnostics

46 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Combi Natural Gas 26 kW 2006-2012 Discontinued

Replaced by: ecoTEC Plus 832

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All 46 documented codes

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F.00

Your boiler has lost the signal from the sensor that monitors the water temperature, causing it to stop heating your home as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.01

Your boiler has lost its connection to a sensor that measures the water returning to the system, causing it to stop heating as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.03

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water cylinder, meaning it may not heat your water up correctly.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness
F.10

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water inside the unit due to a faulty electrical sensor connection.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.11

Your boiler is currently unable to read the temperature of the water coming back into the system, so it has turned itself off as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.13

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water inside your hot water cylinder because of a faulty connection or wiring issue.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
F.20

Your boiler has detected an overheating issue and safely turned itself off to prevent damage to the system.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Pump
  • Main Heat Exchanger

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F.22

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the two small taps or the flexible silver filling loop positioned underneath your boiler.
  2. Slowly open the valves to let water into the system until the pressure gauge on the front display shows between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Ensure both valves are tightened firmly shut again to prevent the pressure from rising too high.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor

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F.23

Your boiler has switched itself off because the water it is heating is not flowing through your pipes fast enough, causing it to overheat in one specific area.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Central heating system filter
  • Flow sensor
  • NTC thermistors

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F.24

Your boiler has detected that the water inside is heating up far too quickly, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • System filter
  • Heat exchanger

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F.25

Your boiler has automatically shut down because internal sensors detected that the waste gases are getting dangerously hot, which could indicate a serious ventilation or combustion issue.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue sensor
  • Heat exchanger
  • Main PCB

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F.27

Your boiler has detected an issue where it thinks a flame is present even when it should be turned off, so it has purposefully shut down to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame sensor electrode
  • Gas valve

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F.28

Your boiler is failing to start because it cannot light the gas flame needed to produce heat.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.29

Your boiler has stopped because the flame inside has gone out and it is unable to restart itself.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Spark ignition electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Circuit board (PCB)

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F.32

Your boiler is unable to clear fumes properly because the internal fan is not spinning, so it has safely shut down to prevent any issues.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F.33

Your boiler is struggling to detect that the fan is pushing air through properly, so it has safely shut down to prevent it from operating incorrectly.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Venturi
  • Wiring harness

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F.49

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with its external controls or sensors, which will prevent your heating and hot water from working properly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • eBUS wiring harness
  • PCB
  • External controls

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F.61

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal component that controls the gas supply, meaning it has safely shut itself down to prevent any risk.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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F.62

Your boiler has detected a communication error with its internal gas control system and has shut down for your safety.

Emergency Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Gas valve

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F.63

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a memory error, meaning it has lost its settings and cannot safely manage the heating process.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.64

Your boiler's computer has detected an internal communication error or a faulty temperature sensor, causing it to shut down to prevent incorrect operation.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.65

The main computer inside your boiler is overheating, causing the system to shut down to prevent damage to its internal electronics.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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F.67

Your boiler has detected an issue with how the flame is being monitored, so it has shut down to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Flame rectification electrode
  • Wiring harness

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F.70

Your boiler’s internal computer has lost its configuration settings, meaning it no longer recognises itself correctly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.71

Your boiler has stopped working because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water being heated inside the system.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.72

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing through it, so it has stopped heating to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.73

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect the water pressure inside the system because the sensor is sending an incorrect or missing signal.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.74

Your boiler's electronic sensor is receiving an incorrect reading, which is stopping it from safely operating and providing heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.75

Your boiler is not detecting the necessary water movement to heat your home, which is likely caused by a blocked pump or a faulty pressure sensor.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Central heating pump
  • Expansion vessel

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F.77

Your boiler has detected an issue with an external accessory, such as the condensate drainage pump or the ventilation system, which is preventing it from running safely.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Flue non-return valve
  • PCB

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F.83

Your boiler is struggling to detect consistent water temperatures, meaning it cannot properly manage its internal heating cycle.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Flow sensor
  • Heating system water

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F.84

Your boiler is struggling because it detects an unusual temperature difference between the water leaving and returning to the unit, suggesting an issue with heat circulation or sensor accuracy.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature sensors
  • Central heating pump
  • Heat exchanger

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F.85

Your boiler has detected that two of its water temperature sensors appear to be mixed up, preventing it from safely monitoring the heating system.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature sensors
  • Wiring harness

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F75

Your boiler is struggling to detect water moving through the system properly, which is preventing it from safely starting up.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Central heating pump
P.01

Your boiler is currently running a brief, automated internal test to check its maximum heating capacity and is not showing a fault.

Low Engineer only
P.02

Your boiler is currently running a brief automatic testing sequence to verify its performance at low power, which is a normal part of its maintenance routine.

Low Engineer only
S.42

Your boiler has detected a blockage in its exhaust system or a problem with the device that drains away water, so it has stopped working to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Flue non-return sensor
  • PCB

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S.53

Your boiler has detected that water is not circulating properly through your radiators or pipes, and it has temporarily paused to prevent overheating.

Medium DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Check your boiler's pressure gauge and top it up to 1.5 bar if it is below 1.0 bar using the filling key or loop
  2. Ensure all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to move freely
  3. Bleed your radiators using a radiator key to release any trapped air pockets

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Plate heat exchanger
  • Diverter valve

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S.54

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because it has detected that the water pressure inside the system is too low.

High DIY-safe £0-£120

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge on the front of your boiler; it should be between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  2. If it is below 1.0, locate the filling loop (a flexible metal braided hose) underneath the boiler.
  3. Open the valves on the filling loop to allow cold mains water into the system until the needle reaches 1.5 bar, then securely close the valves.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor

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S.85

Your boiler is currently taking a short break because it cannot detect enough water flowing through the system to heat it up safely.

Medium Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Flow sensor
  • Diverter valve cartridge

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S.96

Your boiler is currently performing a brief automatic safety test on its internal sensors and will resume normal operation once this check is complete.

Low Engineer only
S.97

Your boiler is currently running a quick self-check on its internal sensors and has temporarily paused heating to ensure everything is working correctly.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Wait patiently for 5 to 10 minutes to see if the boiler completes the test automatically
  2. Turn the boiler off at the fused spur switch for 30 seconds
  3. Turn the boiler back on and allow it to restart its initialization sequence

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)

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S.98

Your boiler is currently running an internal self-check to ensure its sensors are working correctly, so it has temporarily paused your heating.

Low Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow and return sensors
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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