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Viessmann fault code

Viessmann 38: lead break, boiler water temperature sensor

Engineer only

Viessmann describes 38 on Vitodens 100-W (B1HC/B1KC) boilers as: lead break, boiler water temperature sensor.

What you can safely do

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

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Applies to: Vitodens 100-W (B1HC/B1KC). Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

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

Model	Meaning
Vitodens 100-W (B1HC/B1KC)	Lead break, boiler water temperature sensor

Can I fix Viessmann 38 myself?

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