Vokera Compact A Fault codes & diagnostics

21 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Combi Natural Gas 24-28 kW 2013-present
GC Numbers 47-364-1747-364-1847-364-51
Download the Vokera Compact A manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

This boiler uses LED flash patterns

Count the flashes in one repeating group before the pause. That number is your fault code. Do not reset until you have noted it. How to read fault codes →

Severity at a glance

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
2 Emergency 16 High 1 Medium 2 Low

Which version do you have?

The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
47-364-17 Compact 25A 2013–present
47-364-18 Compact 29A 2013–present

All 21 documented codes

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RED LED BLINKS

Your boiler has detected an internal safety issue, likely involving overheating or a ventilation problem, and has automatically shut down to prevent damage.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air pressure switch
  • Overheat thermostat
  • Fan unit
  • PCB
_St

Your boiler has entered a temporary standby mode, which often happens if the system is waiting for the room thermostat to request heating or a hot tap to be opened.

Low DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Check your room thermostat is turned up high enough to request heat
  2. Ensure your heating programmer is set to 'ON'
  3. Check if the boiler begins working once you turn on a hot water tap
A01

Your boiler has failed to light the flame needed to produce heat or hot water, and it has locked itself out for safety.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

A02

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has safely shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Limit thermostat
  • NTC thermistor
  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger

Related codes

A03

Your boiler is struggling to detect that the internal fan, which clears exhaust gases, is spinning correctly.

High Engineer only £150-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

A04

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (a flexible metal hose) underneath your boiler or near your airing cupboard.
  2. Open the valves on the filling loop slowly to let water into the system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until the needle reaches the green zone (usually between 1 and 1.5 bar).
  4. Close both valves tightly to stop the flow of water.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Filling loop

Related codes

A06

Your boiler is struggling to detect the temperature of your hot water, so it has stopped providing it to prevent the system from overheating.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC thermistor sensor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

A07

Your boiler is not reading its internal water temperature correctly, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

A08

Your boiler is struggling to accurately read the temperature of the water returning to it, meaning it cannot reliably heat your home or water.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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A09

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the gases leaving your flue, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

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A11

Your boiler has detected a flame inside the unit when it was supposed to be turned off, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent a hazard.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Flame rectification electrode

Related codes

A77

Your boiler's internal computer is receiving an unexpected temperature reading from a sensor, which has caused it to stop working for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board

Related codes

Green LED Off, Red LED Off

Your boiler is completely unresponsive and failing to receive any electrical current, meaning it cannot operate your heating or hot water at all.

High DIY-safe £100-250

What to check first

  1. Check your home's consumer unit to ensure the circuit breaker or RCD dedicated to the boiler has not tripped.
  2. Inspect the fused spur switch located near the boiler to confirm the fuse inside has not blown.
  3. Verify that the plug connected to the boiler, if applicable, is pushed firmly into the socket and that the socket is switched on.

Parts commonly replaced

  • External fuse
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Transformer
Green LED Off, Red LED On

Your boiler has detected an internal error and has safely shut itself down to prevent any damage or danger.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Gas valve
GREEN LED On every 0.5-secs

Your boiler has paused because it has detected a temporary issue, likely due to low water pressure or an intake problem, and is waiting for the condition to clear.

High DIY-safe £0-180

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler; it should be between 1 and 1.5 bar.
  2. If the pressure is too low, use the filling loop valves to top up the system.
  3. Ensure the external flue terminal is not blocked by leaves, debris, or snow.
  4. Turn the mode selector switch to 'OFF/RESET' for a few seconds and then back to 'ON'.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Filling Loop
  • Fan
Green LED On, Red LED Off

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe £80-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop, which is usually a flexible silver hose under the boiler connecting two pipes.
  2. Open the valves on both ends of the loop slowly until you hear water entering the system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler and close the valves once the needle reaches 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure gauge
RED LED On every 0.5-secs

Your boiler has encountered a permanent safety lockout and has stopped working to protect itself.

High DIY-safe £90-320

What to check first

  1. Check if the water pressure gauge is between 1 and 1.5 bar
  2. Rotate the mode selector switch to 'OFF/RESET' for 5 seconds
  3. Switch the dial back to the previous setting to see if the boiler restarts

Parts commonly replaced

  • Primary NTC Thermistor
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Fan
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

RED LED Solid

Your boiler has likely overheated, causing a safety switch to trip and shut down the system to prevent damage.

High DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves are open to allow water to flow.
  2. Ensure the system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge.
  3. Wait for the boiler to cool down, then turn the mode selector switch to 'OFF/RESET' for a few seconds before switching it back to 'ON'.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Limit Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Thermistor (NTC Sensor)
Reset light illuminated

Your boiler has stopped working because it couldn't light the flame correctly or has detected it is running too hot.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB
  • NTC thermistor
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YELLOW LED Solid

Your boiler has entered a test mode and is currently unable to provide normal heating or hot water.

Medium DIY-safe £60-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the selector dial on the front control panel.
  2. Turn the dial to the 'OFF/RESET' position.
  3. Wait five seconds, then turn the dial back to your desired 'Heating and Hot Water' setting.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control Knob
  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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