Ideal 17 Fault Code
The Ideal 17 fault code means: your boiler's computer brain has encountered a permanent internal error, meaning the system has safely shut down and stopped providing heating and hot water.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.
Technical description: Controller - internal failure - electronic
Engineer required
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