BoilerFaultCodesIdeal IGNITION LOCKOUT Fault Code
Also written as IGNITIONLOCKOUT — same fault.
The Ideal IGNITION LOCKOUT fault code means: your boiler has tried to light several times but cannot establish a flame, meaning you will not have any heating or hot water until it is resolved.. It appears on 18 Ideal models in our database.
Technical description: Ignition lockout — check gas supply, restart
DIY fix possible
Check that your gas emergency control valve is open and that you have credit on your gas meter.Check if other gas appliances in your home, such as a hob, are working correctly.Press the 'Reset' button on the boiler display panel once to see if the system restarts.
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Ideal models that show the IGNITION LOCKOUT fault code
Click a model for the full fault code list and model-specific repair notes.
- Atlantic Combi Repair: £120-250
- Combi I Repair: £120-250
- Concorde Repair: £100-350
- Esprit Eco
- Evomax
- Excel HE Repair: £120-250
- Logic Max Heat 2 Repair: £120-250
- Logic Max System 2 Repair: £90-280
- Logic+ combi
- Logic+ Combi C
- LOGIC+ COMBI2
- LOGIC+ HEAT2
- LOGIC+ SYSTEM2
- Vogue Repair: £100-£350
- Vogue Combi Repair: £150-300
- Vogue Max Combi Repair: £100-350
- Vogue Max System Repair: £100-£350
- Vogue System Repair: £150-300
Source
Ideal IGNITION LOCKOUT 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 31 August 2026