Viessmann Vitodens 050-W fault F4
No flame signal
Gas boilerWhat it means
Burner enters a fault state because no flame signal is detected during ignition attempt.
Likely causes
- Faulty ignition module connection
- No flame signal
Where to start
- Confirm fan has started
- If ignition does not occur, fault F4 is shown
- Check the ignition module connection
The full answer, free
- 5 more checks in order
- The readings and component tests from the manual
- How to put it right, step by step
- The manual page for this fault (page 57), right under the answer
Safety: Isolate gas and power before you open the case. If you have been into the gas side, do a tightness test, and a combustion and flue check before you hand back. Gas Safe (UK) or RGI (Ireland) work only.
From the Viessmann manual for the Vitodens 050-W. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.