Vaillant Remote Receiver / IR Board Fault

Indoor unit display works but does not respond to remote control commands

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Possible Causes

Dead batteries in remote, Obstructed IR receiver window, Faulty IR receiver board on indoor unit, Strong sunlight or interference at receiver

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: No internal work should be done with power on. For basic checks, you can leave power on but do not open covers.

  • Replace batteries: Install fresh batteries in the remote and ensure correct polarity.
  • Check line of sight: Make sure there is a clear path between the remote and the indoor unit’s IR receiver window.
  • Test remote: Point the remote at a smartphone camera and press a button; you should see the IR LED flash on the camera screen. If not, the remote is faulty.
  • Reduce interference: Avoid strong direct sunlight on the receiver window.
  • Receiver board replacement: If the remote works but the unit does not respond, the IR receiver board inside the indoor unit may need replacement by a technician.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Indoor IR Receiver Board
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