Vokera Excell 80E / 96E Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 23.4-28.2 kW 1997-2005 Discontinued
GC Number 47-094-19

Replaced by: Linea

Choose your boiler type

The Excell 80E / 96E range comes in 2 types

Pick the one you have. The fault codes, GC numbers and manual differ by type.

96E 3 codes · 1 GC number 80E 3 codes · 1 GC number
Each model has its own manual A family spans several manuals, one per model or generation. Pick your model above and its page has the manual its fault codes were read from.

The fault code is already on your display

Note it down before pressing reset — resetting clears the code immediately. How to read fault codes →

Just want the most common Vokera Excell 80E / 96E faults?
The top 6 problems in plain English — with causes, DIY checks and repair costs.
Fault codes

All 3 documented codes

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L-E.D.

Your boiler has shut down and locked itself for safety, meaning it will not provide any heating or hot water until the fault is investigated.

High Engineer only £120-250 Shared across the Excell range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Ionisation probe
  • PCB
  • Gas valve
Full explanation for L-E.D.
Lockout

Your boiler has stopped working for safety reasons and needs to be manually restarted to see if it can clear the internal error.

High DIY-safe £100-250 Shared across the Excell range

What to check first

  1. Turn the mode selector dial to the 'Reset' position.
  2. Hold it in the 'Reset' position for approximately 5 seconds.
  3. Turn the dial back to your preferred heating or hot water setting and wait 30 seconds to see if the burner ignites.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)
Full explanation for Lockout
Overheat

Your boiler has detected that it is getting dangerously hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250 Shared across the Excell range

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Plate heat exchanger
  • NTC thermistor
  • Diverter valve
Full explanation for Overheat