Ideal Icos Fault codes & diagnostics

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

System Natural Gas 12-24 kW 2004-2011 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-397-8341-397-8441-397-8541-397-95

Replaced by: Logic System

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This boiler uses LED flash patterns

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Severity at a glance

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1 Emergency 8 High

Which version do you have?

The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
41-397-95 Icos HE 12 2004–2011

All 9 documented codes

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H A (flashing)

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop, which is a silver braided hose under your boiler.
  2. Open the valves at both ends of the hose to let water into the system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until the needle reaches 1.5 bar, then turn the valves off securely.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
L A (flashing)

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has detected an unsafe build-up of heat, requiring a professional to check for internal circulation or sensor issues.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • PCB
  • Diverter valve

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L F (flashing)

Your boiler is failing to light the gas flame after three attempts, which means it has safely shut itself down to prevent a build-up of unburnt gas.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Spark generator
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

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H-E

Your boiler’s internal computer has encountered a critical communication error and can no longer control the heating or hot water functions.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main printed circuit board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness

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H9

Your boiler has detected that the gases being sent out through your flue are reaching dangerously high temperatures and has shut itself down to prevent damage or fire risk.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger
  • Flue gas overheat thermostat
  • Primary flow sensor

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H9/L9

Your boiler has shut down because the internal gases have become too hot, causing the system to lock out for safety until it cools down.

High Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat Exchanger
  • Flue Thermistor
  • Main PCB
HE

Your boiler's computer system is experiencing a major internal processing error and cannot safely manage the heating process.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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L-F

Your boiler is failing to light the internal flame or keep it burning, which means your heating and hot water have stopped working.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Spark electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board
L9

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

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC thermistor
  • Flue gas sensor

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