Common problems guide

The most common Vokera Eclipse ESC problems

The faults most likely to send a Vokera Eclipse ESC into lockout — with plain-English causes, what to check first, estimated repair costs and whether you need a Gas Safe engineer.

This model is discontinued. Parts can be harder to source and expensive. If repair costs are mounting, a new A-rated boiler may be the smarter choice.
52 documented codes
6 most common
1 DIY-safe checks
5 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
202 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has stopped because it is not receiving enough gas to stay lit.

What to try first

Check if other gas appliances in your home, such as the cooker, are working.Verify that your gas supply meter tap is fully open and the emergency control valve has not been accidentally tripped.Check if your prepayment gas meter has run out of credit and needs topping up.If you recently had gas work done, try resetting the boiler once the gas supply is confirmed.

Est. cost
£90-180
Parts
Gas valve, Gas regulator
Full guide for 202
02
E19 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that the water returning from your radiators is dangerously hot, causing it to shut down to prevent damage.

Est. cost
£120-250
Parts
Return NTC sensor, Pump, Primary heat exchanger
Full guide for E19
03
E24 High Engineer

Your boiler has temporarily stopped working because the water inside is getting too hot in one part compared to another, usually due to a blockage in the flow.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Circulating pump, Heat exchanger, NTC thermistor
Full guide for E24
04
E26 High Engineer

Your boiler is failing to light the flame or maintain it, meaning you likely have no heating or hot water at the moment.

Est. cost
£150-250
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, PCB
Full guide for E26
05
E30 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected that the water returning from your radiators is significantly hotter than the water leaving it, indicating a potential blockage or water flow issue.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Return thermistor sensor, Flow thermistor sensor, Circulating pump
Full guide for E30
06
01 High Engineer

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault in its control system, which means it has safely shut itself down to prevent damage to its internal components.

Est. cost
£150-300
Parts
Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring harness
Full guide for 01

on the Vokera Eclipse ESC

Gas valveGas regulatorReturn NTC sensorPumpPrimary heat exchangerCirculating pump

Based on parts cited in our fault code database. Your engineer will confirm what's actually needed after diagnosis.

Call a Gas Safe engineer if…

  • You can smell gas or see signs of a leak
  • The Vokera shows an Emergency or High severity code
  • The boiler keeps locking out after repeated resets
  • You've tried the DIY checks and the fault hasn't cleared
  • There's visible water leaking from the boiler
  • The flame is yellow or orange instead of blue
See the full 52-code list for the Vokera Eclipse ESC