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F13

F13 - Cylinder sensor short circuit

Vaillant · ecoTEC plus Boilers

What does F13 mean?

The Vaillant Ecotec Plus Boilers indicate a short circuit with the cylinder sensor. This can happen in combination products with a warm start sensor or with an actoSTOR module, pointing to an electrical fault with the sensor's circuit.

Common Causes

  • Defective NTC sensor.
  • Short circuit in the cable harness.
  • Damaged cable or sensor casing.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Verify the NTC sensor is connected properly and securely to the boiler.

  2. 2

    Examine the cable harness for any visible damage, wear, or short circuits.

  3. 3

    If you have the necessary tools, check the resistance of the NTC sensor and the harness continuity.

  4. 4

    If the fault code remains, seek assistance from a professional heating engineer.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

F.0F.0 — Flow–NTC open circuitF.1F.1 — Return–NTC open circuitF.10F.10 — Flow NTC short circuit
Source: Vaillant ecoTEC plus Boilers
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