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F.68
Vaillant fault code

Vaillant F.68: unstable flame signal

Engineer only

Vaillant describes F.68 on ecoTEC plus boilers as: unstable flame signal. Possible causes Vaillant lists, for an engineer to check: air in gas, gas flow pressure too low, incorrect air ratio, condensate duct blocked, incorrect gas restrictor, ionisation flow interruption.

What you can safely do

There is nothing you can safely do yourself with this one. Leave the boiler off and book an engineer.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if

  • Book a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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Applies to: ecoTEC plus. Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

What F.68 means on each Vaillant model

From Vaillant's own fault tables. Your model name is usually on the front of the boiler or in the user manual.

ModelMeaningCauses listed for engineers
ecoTEC plusUnstable flame signalAir in gas, gas flow pressure too low, incorrect air ratio, condensate duct blocked, incorrect gas restrictor, ionisation flow interruption

Common questions about Vaillant F.68

Can I fix Vaillant F.68 myself?

No. It needs a Gas Safe registered engineer to diagnose. Tell them the exact code and your boiler's model name.

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