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F85

F85 Fault — Flow and return temperature sensors fitted incorrectly

Vaillant · ecoTEC plus Boilers

What does F85 mean?

The flow and/or return temperature sensors have been installed on the same pipe or an incorrect pipe.

Common Causes

  • Flow and/or return temperature sensors installed on the same pipe/incorrect pipe

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Check that the flow and return thermistors are clipped onto the CORRECT pipes, not the same one.

  2. 2

    Check the resistance across both thermistors (requires specialist tools).

  3. 3

    Check continuity down the wiring harness for both sensors (requires specialist tools).

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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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