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F.379 Flame signal missing or insufficient
What the control is telling you
Burner in a fault state.
Applies to: Vitodens 200-W B2HE 85, 120, 150, 199
Likely causes
- Damaged cable
- Bad electrode
Test and repair steps
- Check the ionization electrode cable for damage and firm seating.
- Replace the ionization electrode if needed.
- Reset the appliance.
Models that show this code
4 models in Vitodens 200-W B2HE
Other codes on the same units
- F.372 Repeated flame loss during calibration
- F.373 Heat transfer too low during calibration
- F.377 Ionization post-adjustment conditions not met
- F.378 Flame loss during stabilization or operation
- F.380 Flame loss right after ignition (safety time)
- F.381 Flame loss during operation
- F.382 Error counter limit exceeded
- F.383 Possible gas line contamination
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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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