Viessmann · Boiler

F.765 Lead boiler communication error

Medium severity Vitodens 200-W B2HE

What the control is telling you

System in a fault state (cascade).

Applies to: Vitodens 200-W B2HE 85, 120, 150, 199

Likely causes

Fault on lead boiler

Test and repair steps

Check the lead boiler fault. If subscriber faults occur, 'Fault, subscriber ...' is shown.

Models that show this code

4 models in Vitodens 200-W B2HE

B2HE-120B2HE-150B2HE-199B2HE-85

Other codes on the same units

F.74 Water pressure too low, burner locked out
F.762 System pressure too low
F.763 Gas pressure too high
F.764 Lag boiler reports a fault
F.77 BCU data memory error
F.8 DHW storage tank sensor short circuit
F.89 Internal circulation pump blocked
F.91 DIO module communication error

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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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