How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code BCC Activation Fault?

Typical repair cost for the Ideal BCC Activation Fault fault is £200-450 including labour.

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Ideal BCC Activation Fault Fault Code

Q: What does the Ideal BCC Activation Fault fault code mean?

Your boiler has detected an issue with the Boiler Control Card which acts as the main brain of the system, meaning it needs a professional to reset or replace the internal electronics.

Also written as BCCACTIVATIONFAULT — same fault.

The Ideal BCC Activation Fault fault code means: your boiler has detected an issue with the boiler control card which acts as the main brain of the system, meaning it needs a professional to reset or replace the internal electronics.. It appears on 2 Ideal models in our database.

Technical description: BCC Activation Fault

Typical repair cost £200-450 (including labour)

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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Ideal models that show the BCC Activation Fault fault code

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Source

Ideal BCC Activation Fault fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Ideal service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026