Common problems guide

The most common Vokera Eclipse problems

The faults most likely to send a Vokera Eclipse 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.
20 documented codes
6 most common
6 DIY-safe checks
0 engineer needed

The 6 most common faults

01
AL40 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure in the system is too low to operate safely and has shut down.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) underneath or near the boiler.Open the valves slowly until you hear water entering the system and the pressure gauge reaches between 1 and 1.5 bar.Close the valves tightly and turn the mode selector dial to the 'Reset' position to restart the boiler.

Est. cost
£0-120
Parts
External Filling Loop, Expansion Vessel (re-pressurising), Pressure Sensor
Full guide for AL40
02
AL41 High DIY-safe

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

What to try first

Locate the filling loop valves underneath or near the boilerSlowly open the valves to let water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 barClose the valves tightly and press the reset button on the boiler control panel

Est. cost
£0-120
Parts
Filling loop, Expansion vessel, Pressure sensor
Full guide for AL41
03
AL74, AL79 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has experienced a generic electronic system error that is preventing it from heating your home or water.

What to try first

Locate the mode selector dial on the front of the boilerTurn the dial to the 'OFF/RESET' position and wait 10 secondsTurn the dial back to the 'Hot Water' or 'Heating and Hot Water' position

Est. cost
£100-350
Parts
Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring Loom
Full guide for AL74, AL79
04
E10 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has failed to light the flame or detect it after several attempts, so it has shut down for safety.

What to try first

Check that your gas prepayment meter has credit (if applicable).Ensure other gas appliances in the home, like a hob, are working correctly.Turn the mode selector dial to the 'Reset' position for a few seconds, then back to the heating or hot water position.

Est. cost
£100-350
Parts
Ignition electrode, Gas valve, Ignition lead
Full guide for E10
05
E020 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has overheated, prompting a safety switch to shut the system down to prevent damage.

What to try first

Check that all radiator valves are fully openEnsure the system water pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 barTurn the mode selector dial to 'OFF/RESET' for a few seconds and then back to 'ON'

Est. cost
£100-250
Parts
Limit Thermostat (High Limit Stat), Circulation Pump, Main Heat Exchanger (if scaled or blocked)
Full guide for E020
06
E040 High DIY-safe

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure is too low or a sensor is unable to read the system pressure correctly.

What to try first

Locate the filling loop valves under or near the boilerSlowly open the valves until the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler reads between 1.0 and 1.5 barClose the valves tightly and restart the boiler using the reset dial

Est. cost
£100-220
Parts
Water pressure transducer, Filling loop valve, Expansion vessel
Full guide for E040

on the Vokera Eclipse

External Filling LoopExpansion Vessel (re-pressurising)Pressure SensorFilling loopExpansion vesselPressure sensor

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 20-code list for the Vokera Eclipse