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F.10 FAULT CODE
Vaillant

Flow NTC Short Circuit

High Severity Engineer Required

The flow temperature sensor has developed a short circuit. This prevents the boiler from accurately reading flow temperature, triggering a safety shutdown.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Turn off the boiler

  2. Step 2 Engineer only

    Contact a Gas Safe engineer — the flow NTC and associated wiring will need inspection and likely replacement

Gas Safe Reminder

Work on gas appliances must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The steps above cover safe checks a homeowner can perform - any internal component replacement requires a qualified professional. If in doubt, always call an engineer.

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