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F.30 Low loss header sensor short circuit
What the control is telling you
Control runs without the low loss header supply sensor.
Applies to: Vitodens 200-W B2HE 85, 120, 150, 199
Likely causes
- Shorted low loss header sensor
Test and repair steps
- Check the low loss header supply temperature sensor.
- Measure sensor input on the electronics module: about 3.3 V DC with sensor unplugged.
Models that show this code
4 models in Vitodens 200-W B2HE
Other codes on the same units
- F.184 Supply temperature sensor / high limit short circuit
- F.185 Supply temperature sensor / high limit open circuit
- F.29 Low loss header sensor open circuit
- F.299 Time and date incorrect
- F.342 BCU communication error
- F.345 Temperature limiter tripped, auto restart after cooling
- F.346 Ionization current calibration error
- F.348 Gas modulation valve fault
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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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