Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 28 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 23.4 kW 2012-2023 Discontinued

Replaced by: ecoTEC Pro 29

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F.00

Your boiler has lost connection with its internal thermometer, meaning it cannot safely tell how hot the water is and has shut down as a precaution.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Flow Temperature Sensor
  • Sensor Wiring Harness

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F.01

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot communicate with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning from your radiators.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
  • Sensor wiring harness

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F.10

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault with the internal sensor that monitors the temperature of the water leaving the unit, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £100-£180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Temperature Sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring Harness

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F.11

Your boiler has stopped working because a internal sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning to the unit has developed an electrical fault.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Wiring harness

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F.20

Your boiler has shut itself down because it has detected that it is getting far too hot, usually due to a lack of water flow or a circulation blockage.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the digital display or gauge.
  2. Ensure all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to circulate.
  3. Try resetting the boiler by pressing the button with the flame symbol 'X' crossed out.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat (Limit NTC)
  • Circulation Pump
  • Main Heat Exchanger (Cleaning/Flushing)

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F.22

Your boiler has switched itself off because the water pressure has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £0-160

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually two silver braided hoses) underneath the boiler
  2. Slowly open both taps on the filling loop until you hear water moving
  3. Close both taps tightly once the pressure gauge on the screen reaches 1.5 bar

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop valves
  • Expansion vessel
  • Automatic air vent

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F.23

Your boiler has shut down because water isn't moving through the system quickly enough, causing it to overheat too rapidly.

High DIY-safe £150-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves (TRVs) are turned to the highest setting
  2. Ensure the boiler pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the digital display
  3. Check for recent air locks and bleed your radiators if they have cold spots

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation Pump
  • Flow/Return Thermistor
  • Main Heat Exchanger (De-scale)

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F.24

Your boiler has shut down because it is heating up much faster than it can circulate the water, usually due to a blockage or a pump issue.

High DIY-safe £150-350

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves (TRVs) are fully open to allow water to flow.
  2. Check the boiler pressure gauge and top it up to 1.5 bar if it is too low.
  3. Try resetting the boiler using the flame/reset button.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation Pump
  • Heat Exchanger (De-scaling)
  • Flow/Return Thermistor

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F.25

Your boiler has shut down automatically because it detected that the exhaust gases are getting too hot, which is a safety feature to prevent damage to the internal components.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat Exchanger
  • Flue Gas NTC Sensor
  • Thermal Fuse
  • Pump

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F.26

Your boiler is unable to release gas into the burner because the internal electronic valve is not operating correctly, meaning it cannot ignite to provide heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £220-£380

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve assembly
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB

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F.27

Your boiler has detected a flame when there shouldn't be one, which has caused it to shut down for safety purposes.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ionisation electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Gas Valve

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F.28

Your boiler is unable to light the gas to produce heat, meaning your heating and hot water will not work.

High DIY-safe £100-350

What to check first

  1. Check if your gas meter has credit (if using a pre-payment meter).
  2. Ensure your emergency gas lever or external gas valves are fully open.
  3. Restart the boiler by pressing the reset button (the flame symbol with a cross) for one second.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Spark Generator
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.29

Your boiler has lost its flame while running and is unable to automatically restart, likely because the gas flow is being interrupted.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if other gas appliances in your home, like a hob, are working correctly.
  2. If you have a prepayment meter, ensure you have sufficient credit.
  3. During freezing weather, check if the white condensate pipe leading outside is frozen and thaw it with warm water.
  4. Press the Reset button (indicated by a flame symbol with a cross) for one second.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Spark electrodes
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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F.32

Your boiler has detected an issue with the fan that helps clear exhaust gases, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £280-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
F.49

Your boiler is struggling to send signals between its internal components because the communication line has a low electrical voltage.

High Engineer only £120-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • eBUS cable
  • External controls interface

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F.61

Your boiler is unable to send gas to the burner because of a communication failure between the main control board and the gas valve.

High Engineer only £180-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

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F.62

Your boiler is failing to shut off the gas properly at the end of a heating cycle, which is a safety issue requiring professional inspection.

Emergency Engineer only £250-£650

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.63

Your boiler’s internal computer chip has suffered a memory error, preventing it from processing the instructions needed to run your heating.

High Engineer only £280-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.64

Your boiler's computer has detected a conflict between its internal sensors or a wiring fault, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £140-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F.65

Your boiler's internal control board has overheated or suffered an electrical failure, causing the system to shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Display Interface

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F.67

Your boiler's computer has detected a flame when it shouldn't be there, or is confused by an electrical signal from the burner area.

High Engineer only £180-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Electrode

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F.68

Your boiler is struggling to keep its flame steady, which is preventing it from staying on and heating your home.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Spark generator

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F.70

Your boiler's main control board has lost its identity or is communicating incorrectly with the display unit, often following a part replacement.

High Engineer only £100-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • User Interface (Display Board)
  • Coding Resistor

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F.71

Your boiler's internal thermometer is reporting a temperature that doesn't make sense, causing the system to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £100-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
  • Wiring harness

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F.72

Your boiler has detected that the two pipes measuring temperature are giving very different readings, which usually means a sensor is failing or there is a blockage in the system.

High Engineer only £120-£220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC sensor
  • Return NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.73

Your boiler's internal sensor is struggling to detect the correct water pressure levels, which is preventing the system from running safely.

High DIY-safe £140-£220

What to check first

  1. Check the digital or manual pressure gauge to see if it is below 1.0 bar
  2. Use the filling loop valves under the boiler to top up the pressure to 1.5 bar
  3. Reset the boiler to see if the error clears
  4. If the pressure is already at 1.5 bar and the code persists, the sensor likely needs professional replacement

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Pressure sensor wiring harness

Related codes

F.74

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure is too high, which has caused it to stop working to protect the internal components.

High DIY-safe £100-220

What to check first

  1. Locate a radiator and use a bleed key to release a small amount of water into a cloth or container.
  2. Monitor the pressure gauge on the boiler control panel as you release water.
  3. Stop bleeding the radiator once the pressure gauge returns to the green zone (usually 1.0 to 1.5 bar) and restart the boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water pressure sensor
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel recharge

Related codes

F.75

Your boiler is struggling to detect a rise in water pressure when the pump starts up, which is preventing it from firing for your heating or hot water.

High DIY-safe £180-350

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge and ensure it is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar
  2. Top up the system pressure using the filling loop if it is too low
  3. Reset the boiler after increasing the pressure

Parts commonly replaced

  • Water Pressure Sensor
  • Circulation Pump
  • Expansion Vessel

Related codes

F.77

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot properly drain away waste water or there is a blockage in the ventilation system.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate pump
  • Flue non-return valve
  • Condensate trap

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F.78

Your boiler is confused because it is looking for a hot water sensor that is either missing or has a broken connection, preventing it from heating your water correctly.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • UK Link Box
  • Domestic Hot Water (DHW) sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F.83

Your boiler is struggling to detect a proper temperature change between the pipes, which usually means there is not enough water moving through the system to heat your home properly.

High DIY-safe £100-£220

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler and top it up to 1.5 bar if it is low
  2. Ensure all radiator valves and isolation valves under the boiler are fully open
  3. Bleed your radiators to remove any trapped air that might be blocking water flow

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC sensor
  • Return NTC sensor
  • Heat exchanger cleaning

Related codes

F.84

Your boiler is confused because the temperature sensors measuring water going out and coming back are giving contradictory or swapped readings.

High Engineer only £100-£180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC sensor
  • Return NTC sensor
  • Wiring loom

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F.85

Your boiler has detected that the temperature sensors are giving unusual readings, likely because they are loose or have been installed on the wrong pipes.

High Engineer only £100-£180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC sensor
  • Return NTC sensor
  • Sensor clips

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F.92

Your boiler has detected that the fuel type it is being supplied with does not match its internal settings, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £100-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Venturi Assembly

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P.00

Your boiler is simply running a self-cleaning routine to remove trapped air from the system and is not actually at fault.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Wait for 5 to 10 minutes for the program to finish automatically
  2. Ensure your radiator valves are open to help air move through the system
  3. Check the boiler pressure gauge is in the green zone (typically 1 to 1.5 bar)

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P.01

Your boiler is currently running a professional test mode used to check its performance at full power.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Press the 'Back' or 'Reset' button (represented by a flame with a line through it) to exit the test mode.
  2. Wait approximately 15 minutes as the boiler will usually exit this mode automatically.
  3. Turn the boiler off and back on at the fused spur switch to clear the temporary status code.

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P.02

Your boiler is performing a routine self-diagnostic purge or testing phase and is not currently experiencing a breakdown.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Wait for the boiler to complete its 15-minute test cycle
  2. Do not turn the boiler off, as it will reset the timer
  3. Once the cycle finishes, the screen will return to its normal display

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P.06

Your boiler has been manually set to a maintenance mode for filling or draining the system, meaning it is currently paused and will not provide heating or hot water.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Navigate to the boiler's digital menu
  2. Exit the 'Check Program' or 'Filling' settings
  3. Restart the boiler to return it to normal operation

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52 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.

D.002 Diagnostic This is a temporary pause where the boiler rests for a few minutes to prevent any unnecessary wear and tear from switching the burner on and off too frequently. D.014 Diagnostic This is a technical setting that controls how fast your boiler's internal pump circulates water throughout your heating system. D.084 Diagnostic This is a scheduled service reminder notification showing that your boiler is due for its routine professional maintenance check. S.00 Status Your boiler is currently idle because it has not received a signal from your thermostat or timer to turn the heating on. S.01 Status Your boiler is currently preparing to provide heating and is going through its normal start-up cycle. S.02 Status Your boiler is simply completing a brief self-check and starting the pump before it begins heating your radiators. S.03 Status Your boiler is currently trying to light the flame to start your heating, which is a normal part of its startup sequence. S.04 Status Your boiler is currently working as it should and is providing heat to your radiators. S.05 Status Your boiler is currently taking a short pause to circulate water and cool down internal parts after a period of heating. S.06 Status Your boiler is simply cooling itself down after providing heating and will return to normal operation shortly. S.07 Status Your boiler is simply cooling itself down after finishing a heating cycle and does not require any action. S.08 Status Your boiler has temporarily paused its burner to prevent it from switching on and off too frequently, which helps protect the components and save energy. S.10 Status Your boiler is simply letting you know that it has detected you have turned on a hot tap and it is currently working to heat your water. S.11 Status Your boiler is simply preparing to heat your tap water and is currently checking that its internal fan is spinning correctly before firing up. S.13 Status Your boiler is currently trying to light the flame to provide hot water for your taps or shower. S.14 Status Your boiler is working normally and is currently firing up to provide hot water to your taps or shower. S.15 Status Your boiler is simply taking a moment to cool itself down after heating your water, which is a normal part of its operation. S.16 Status Your boiler is briefly keeping the fan running after you have used hot water to safely clear away any remaining heat and gasses. S.17 Status Your boiler is simply running the pump for a short time after you have used hot water to cool the internal components down safely. S.20 Status Your boiler is simply letting you know that someone has turned on a hot tap or a shower and it is currently working to heat that water. S.21 Status Your boiler is currently preparing to supply hot water and is in a normal sequence of starting up its internal fan. S.22 Status Your boiler is briefly preparing itself to provide hot water and this status code is a normal part of its operation. S.23 Status Your boiler is simply going through its normal process of lighting the burner to provide you with hot water. S.24 Status Your boiler is simply indicating that it is currently firing up to provide hot water to your taps or shower. S.25 Status Your boiler is briefly keeping its internal parts running to safely cool down after you have finished using your hot water. S.26 Status Your boiler is briefly cooling itself down after providing hot water and should return to normal operation shortly. S.27 Status Your boiler is briefly running the internal pump after you have finished using hot water to safely move heat away from the system. S.28 Status Your boiler is taking a brief programmed break to prevent it from turning on and off too quickly while heating your hot water. S.30 Status Your boiler is working fine but is currently waiting for your thermostat or timer to tell it to turn on. S.31 Status Your boiler is currently set to 'Summer Mode', meaning the heating is switched off while hot water remains available. S.32 Status Your boiler is temporarily pausing because the fan is having trouble reaching or maintaining the correct speed to start the ignition process safely. S.34 Status Your boiler has noticed the temperature is very low and is running briefly to prevent the internal pipes from freezing. S.39 Status Your boiler has shut down because it has detected an issue with a safety sensor or the pump that removes excess water from the system. S.40 Status Your boiler is temporarily running at a lower power level to prevent a fault and ensure it can still provide some warmth while it detects a minor issue. S.41 Status Your boiler has detected that there is too much water in the system, causing the internal pressure to rise above safe operating levels. S.42 Status Your boiler has stopped working because it has detected a blockage in the exhaust system or a failure in the pump that removes waste water. S.46 Status Your boiler has noticed an unstable flame when running at its lowest setting and is operating at a restricted level to prevent a complete breakdown. S.53 Status Your boiler has temporarily paused because water is not moving through the system fast enough to take the heat away safely. S.54 Status Your boiler has paused operation because it has detected a lack of water flow or pressure, preventing the system from heating up safely. S.57 Status Your boiler is temporarily pausing to perform a routine internal diagnostic check and will resume normal operation on its own shortly. S.58 Status Your boiler has temporarily restricted its power output to protect itself, often while it waits for water temperatures to balance out. S.61 Status Your boiler has detected that its internal safety settings don't match the type of gas being supplied to the property, causing it to stop running for safety. S.62 Status Your boiler is struggling to burn gas correctly and efficiently, which can lead to it locking out to ensure safety. S.63 Status Your boiler has detected a potential blockage or issue with the gas supply or internal gas valve, causing it to shut down for safety. S.76 Status Your boiler is warning you that the water pressure is getting too low to operate efficiently, though it may still be working for now. S.88 Status Your boiler is currently running an automatic air removal process to clear bubbles from the system and does not require a repair. S.92 Status Your boiler is currently running a routine internal check to ensure there is enough water flowing through the system to operate safely. S.93 Status Your boiler is struggling to accurately check the quality of its exhaust gases, which is preventing it from completing its ignition cycle safely. S.96 Status Your boiler is currently running a background check on its internal temperature readings to ensure they are accurate before it starts up. S.97 Status Your boiler is performing a routine internal check on its water pressure sensor and should resume normal operation once finished. S.98 Status Your boiler is currently running a brief automatic check on its temperature sensors and should return to normal operation shortly. S.99 Status Your boiler is simply performing a routine internal check-up to ensure everything is working correctly and will resume normal operation shortly.