Vaillant Turbomax Pro 28 2E Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 28 kW 2000-2002 Discontinued
GC Number 47-044-12

Replaced by: ecoTEC Pro 28

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1 Emergency 13 High 4 Medium

All 18 documented codes

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1F

Your boiler has suffered a major electrical failure where the internal fuse blows instantly, meaning the main control board has likely short-circuited and stopped working.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Internal Fuse
Er.1

Your boiler has failed to ignite the gas needed to heat your home, which has triggered a safety shutdown.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
Er.2

Your boiler is failing to light the burner because it cannot detect a flame or spark, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Er.3

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal ventilation system that removes exhaust gases, so it has automatically stopped working to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
Er.4

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it cannot receive the gas supply required to produce a flame.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wire harness
Er.5

Your boiler's temperature sensor is providing an incorrect reading or has disconnected, which prevents the system from safely heating your water.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness
Er.6

Your boiler has detected that the water temperature is rising too quickly or overheating, suggesting that internal parts are struggling to move heat away from the burner efficiently.

High Engineer only £250-500

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary heat exchanger
  • NTC thermistor
  • Pump
Er.7

Your boiler's internal tank that handles pressure changes is likely losing its charge or leaking, which can lead to system pressure spikes.

Medium Engineer only £180-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Expansion Vessel
  • Schrader Valve
Er.8

Your boiler's electronic brain is failing to communicate correctly with its internal switches, preventing it from safely starting up.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
Er.9

Your boiler's electronic control system is failing to receive the correct power supply, preventing it from safely starting up for heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Transformer
Er.10

Your boiler's water pump is unable to circulate water effectively, meaning your heating and hot water will stop working.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Pump head
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Er.11

Your boiler is failing to confirm that the exhaust fan is working properly, so it has shut down to ensure your safety.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan assembly
  • Venturi
Er.12

Your boiler has identified an issue with the internal water flow, meaning it cannot circulate heat correctly to your radiators or taps.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC sensor
  • Pump
  • Wiring harness
Er.13

Your boiler is struggling to switch between heating your radiators and heating your hot water taps, which may cause your hot water to stop working or your radiators to get hot when they shouldn't.

Medium Engineer only £180-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Diverter valve assembly
  • Diverter valve actuator motor
Er.14

Your boiler is struggling to detect the correct water pressure needed to run, likely due to a faulty sensor reading.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure sensor
  • Wiring harness
Er.15

Your boiler is struggling to detect when you turn on a hot tap, which means you may have no hot water or the water temperature might stay cold.

Medium Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Aqua sensor
  • Flow switch
  • Wiring harness
Er.16

Your boiler is struggling to detect the flow of water needed to provide hot water to your taps, usually due to a faulty sensor or internal blockage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC sensor
  • Flow sensor
  • Diverter valve
Er.17

Your boiler has detected that the internal safety system which manages water pressure is leaking, meaning the boiler has temporarily shut down to prevent water damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel