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F57

F57 Fault — Active comfort protection mode regulation fault

Vaillant · ecoTEC plus Boilers

What does F57 mean?

The active comfort protection mode has detected a regulation fault. This can be associated with a highly corroded ignition electrode.

Common Causes

  • Active comfort protection mode has detected a regulation fault
  • Ignition electrode highly corroded

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Check standing and working gas pressures (requires specialist tools).

  2. 2

    Take combustion readings (requires specialist tools).

  3. 3

    Check the filter on the inlet of the gas valve to ensure it is not blocked.

  4. 4

    Perform a gas family check on the installer level (requires installer access).

  5. 5

    Inspect the ignition electrode for corrosion and replace if necessary (contact a technician).

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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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