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F.142 CAN bus communication error
What the control is telling you
Burner in a fault state.
Applies to: Vitodens 200-W B2HE 85, 120, 150, 199
Likely causes
- Fan unit fault
- CAN bus wiring
Test and repair steps
- Check fan unit function, including the stepper motor reference run at power-on.
- Visually check CAN bus plugs and cables.
- Check other CAN bus subscribers.
- If it persists, replace the fan unit.
Models that show this code
4 models in Vitodens 200-W B2HE
Other codes on the same units
- F.11 Solar collector sensor open circuit
- F.12 Solar collector sensor short circuit
- F.13 Outside temperature sensor open circuit
- F.14 Outside temperature sensor short circuit
- F.143 Fan overheating (air mass flow sensor / recirculation)
- F.15 Storage tank sensor open circuit (solar/backup)
- F.16 Storage tank sensor short circuit (solar/backup)
- F.160 CAN bus communication error (external/internal)
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Source: Viessmann Vitodens 200-W B2HE 85/120/150/199 Service Instructions 6167 813-24 (09/2026), Fault messages, p.62-73. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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