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S.04 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro / ecoTEC Plus Combi

Your boiler is operating normally and is currently firing the burner to provide central heating to 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

Heating mode – burner ignited

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Pro Ecotec Plus Combi installation & service manual, page 43.
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 is not actually a fault, but a status message indicating that your boiler is working correctly. It appears because the system has received a request for warmth and has successfully lit the burner to heat the water for your radiators.

You will see this code more frequently during the autumn and winter months when your central heating is scheduled to be active.

DIY fix possible

No action is required as this is a status code, not an error.Adjust your thermostat or timer if you do not want the heating on.Wait for the boiler to reach the set temperature and the status will change.

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