High
L2 on Ideal i Combi 2

Your boiler has failed to light several times and has shut down for safety, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

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

Ignition lockout

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ideal I Combi 2 installation & service manual, page 56.
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 tries to ignite three times but fails to detect a stable flame, leading the system to shut down for safety. The most common reasons include a lack of gas supply to the unit, a blocked flue, or components inside the burner being too dirty or worn out to create a spark.

This fault is more common during extreme cold snaps, as the external condensate pipe can freeze and back up, preventing the boiler from successfully lighting.

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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