Ideal Icos HE Fault codes & diagnostics

29 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

RegularSystem Natural Gas 12-24 kW 2005-2012 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-409-5441-409-5541-409-5641-409-57

Replaced by: Logic Heat

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65 L....8.....

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal fan, which clears exhaust gases, is failing to spin or report that it is running correctly.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Fan wiring harness
  • PCB
66 H.....1.....

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing through it, so it has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Thermistor/NTC Sensor
  • Wiring Harness
67 H......F........

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault in its flame-sensing mechanism, preventing it from safely lighting and staying on.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition PCB
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

68 H......4.......

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the gases leaving your flue, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue thermistor
  • Wiring harness
69 H......n........

Your boiler is failing to start because the electrical supply wires have been connected in the wrong order or there is a fault with the mains polarity.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Electrical supply wiring
  • PCB
ERROR CODE 1

Your boiler has failed to ignite or lost its flame and has shut down as a safety precaution.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas pre-payment meter (if applicable) has credit.
  2. Ensure the gas isolation valve under the boiler is in the 'on' position.
  3. Press the 'Reset' button on the front of the boiler display for 2 seconds.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Detection Lead

Related codes

ERROR CODE 2

Your boiler has become too hot and has shut itself down as a safety precaution to prevent damage.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves are open and not turned to zero.
  2. Ensure there is enough water pressure in the system by checking the external filling loop gauge.
  3. Wait for the boiler to cool down and press the 'Reset' button on the front panel.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Thermistor
ERROR CODE 4

Your boiler is having trouble venting exhaust gases safely, which prevents it from firing up to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan Assembly
  • Air Pressure Switch
  • Venturi Tube
ERROR CODE 5

Your boiler has detected a problem with the internal sensor that monitors the temperature of the water for your radiators.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Thermistor
  • Return Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness
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ERROR CODE 6

Your boiler is having trouble measuring the temperature of your hot water, likely meaning you won't have any hot water available.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW Thermistor (NTC Sensor)
  • Wiring harness
  • Main PCB

Related codes

ERROR CODE 7

Your boiler has shut down because it has detected that the exhaust gases are becoming dangerously hot, which usually suggests a serious internal blockage or a lack of water circulation.

High Engineer only £150-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger
  • Flue thermistor
  • Pump
  • Main PCB
ERROR CODE 8

Your boiler has stopped working because the waste water pipe is likely blocked or frozen, causing water to back up into the unit.

High DIY-safe £80-140

What to check first

  1. Locate the plastic pipe leading from your boiler to the outside of your property.
  2. Check if the end of the pipe is blocked by debris or frozen ice.
  3. If frozen, pour warm (not boiling) water over the external pipe until the ice melt clears the blockage.
  4. Restart the boiler by pressing the reset button.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate trap
  • External pipe insulation (lagging)

Related codes

Fault indication light (2)

Your boiler has detected an internal error or has become too hot and has safely shut itself down as a precaution.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Locate the reset knob on the front control panel.
  2. Turn the knob to the 'RESET' position and hold it for 2 seconds.
  3. Return the knob to its original setting and wait for the boiler to restart.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
  • Thermistor
H 1

Your boiler's temperature sensor is providing faulty readings, causing the system to stop operating as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
H 4

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error, meaning it has shut down to prevent potential damage to its main control system.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

H A

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent any internal damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger
  • Overheat thermostat

Related codes

H E

Your boiler's main computer control panel is experiencing a software or internal communication error and cannot operate the system.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

H F

Your boiler has detected an electrical fault involving the flame sensor, meaning it cannot safely confirm a flame is present and has turned itself off to stay safe.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

H n

Your boiler has entered a technician-only service menu and is no longer operating as normal.

High Engineer only £80-150

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • User Interface Panel
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H......n........

Your boiler has detected that the electrical live and neutral wires are swapped, which commonly occurs following recent electrical work in your home or a change to the mains power supply.

High Engineer only £90-160
H.....4......

Your boiler has detected that a critical internal sensor is malfunctioning, and as a safety precaution, it will not operate until this is resolved.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW thermistor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB

Related codes

H9

Your boiler has detected that the gases it is producing are significantly hotter than they should be, so it has shut itself down to prevent damage or overheating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue gas thermistor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump

Related codes

H9/L9

Your boiler has detected that the gases moving through your flue are getting dangerously hot, so it has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC sensor
  • Flue seals
L 8

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot properly clear exhaust gases, which is a safety mechanism to prevent fumes from building up inside your home.

High Engineer only £150-£300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
L A

Your boiler has detected that it is running too hot and has automatically shut down to prevent damage to its internal parts.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger
  • PCB
  • NTC thermistor

Related codes

L E

Your boiler's main control unit has identified a critical internal electronic failure and requires a professional inspection to determine if the computer board needs to be replaced.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

L F

Your boiler has failed to ignite the flame after three attempts, meaning it is currently unable to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

L9

Your boiler has detected that the exhaust gases are becoming dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage or fire risk.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger
  • Flue sensor
  • Pump