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F.56 FAULT CODE
Vaillant

Mass Flow Sensor Regulation Fault

High Severity Engineer Required

The gas valve or its cable harness is defective, causing the mass flow sensor to give incorrect readings for the air/gas mixture.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    A Gas Safe engineer must inspect the gas valve and its wiring

  2. Step 2

    The gas valve coils may have shorted to earth

  3. Step 3 Engineer only

    Replacement of the gas valve or cable harness may be needed

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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