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F.342

F.342 — No central heating, no DHW heating (Communication error, BCU burner control unit)

Viessmann · Vitodens 200-W Boilers

What does F.342 mean?

There is no central heating or domestic hot water due to a communication error with the Burner Control Unit (BCU). This indicates an issue with connections or the internal CAN bus.

Common Causes

  • Connecting cable to burner control unit faulty (plug X4)
  • Faulty plug-in connections or cables of the internal CAN
  • Faulty component connected to BCU

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Reset the appliance.

  2. 2

    Contact a qualified technician to check the connecting cable to the burner control unit (plug X4).

  3. 3

    A technician may need to check all internal CAN plug-in connections to identify the faulty component.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Viessmann Vitodens 200-W Boilers
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