Ideal 169-083 Fault Code
Also written as 169083 — same fault.
The Ideal 169-083 fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because an internal electrical safety fuse has blown, cutting off power to the system's control board.. It appears on 6 Ideal models in our database.
Technical description: Fuse 1,6AT
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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026