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F.348 Gas modulation valve fault
What the control is telling you
Burner in a fault state.
Applies to: Vitodens 200-W B2HE 85, 120, 150, 199
Likely causes
- Restricted flue (common vent)
- Faulty gas fan unit
Test and repair steps
- On common venting, check 'Multiple connections' is set in the commissioning assistant.
- Check the flue system flows freely.
- If it persists, replace the gas fan unit.
Models that show this code
4 models in Vitodens 200-W B2HE
Other codes on the same units
- F.30 Low loss header sensor short circuit
- F.342 BCU communication error
- F.345 Temperature limiter tripped, auto restart after cooling
- F.346 Ionization current calibration error
- F.349 Air mass flow not detected correctly
- F.350 Ionization current outside permitted range (BCU)
- F.351 Ionization current outside permitted range (BCU)
- F.352 CO limit inside appliance exceeded
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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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