F.67
Vaillant Flame Detection Electronics Fault

F.67 displayed, boiler fails to ignite or mis-detects flame

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Defective PCB flame detection circuit, Incorrect ionisation electrode wiring, Electrical noise or poor earthing, Damaged ionisation electrode

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power and gas before inspection.

Checks:

  • Inspect the ionisation electrode and cable for damage and correct routing away from high-voltage leads.
  • Verify that the boiler is correctly earthed at the mains connection.
  • Reset the boiler after checking connections.

If F.67 persists, the PCB flame detection circuit is likely faulty and the PCB must be replaced by a qualified engineer.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control PCB
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