High
E 05 on Vokera Hydra

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication error and cannot safely operate the system.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Internal fault (PCB)

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vokera Hydra installation & service manual, page 28.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's main control board experiences an internal communication failure or a malfunction in its electronic circuitry. The most common reason is general component fatigue over time, though it can also be triggered by a sudden electrical power surge that damages the board's sensitive processors.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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