Ideal Isar System Fault codes & diagnostics

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

System Natural Gas 2003-2010 Discontinued

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85 H.....2.....

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

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return thermistor sensor
  • Wiring harness
86 H.....3.....

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of your hot water, which may cause your taps to run cold or the water temperature to fluctuate.

Medium Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness

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87 H.....4....

Your boiler has detected that it is not sensing water correctly within the system, causing it to stop running to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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88 H......F.....

Your boiler is failing to light the fuel inside the unit because it cannot detect a flame, causing it to stop operating for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Printed Circuit Board

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89 H......n.....

Your boiler is failing to start because the electrical supply wires—specifically the live and neutral—have been connected the wrong way around.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Electrical wiring loom

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93 H.....4....

Your boiler has detected that it is firing without enough water inside, or a temperature sensor has failed, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-£280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Thermistor
  • Return Thermistor
  • Main PCB
  • Pump

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94 H......F.....

Your boiler is struggling to detect a flame, which means it cannot stay lit to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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95 H......n.....

Your boiler has detected that the electrical supply wires are connected in the wrong order, which is preventing it from starting up safely.

High Engineer only £90-160

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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104H

Your boiler has detected an issue with the flame during operation, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame sensor
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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105H

Your boiler is failing to start because the electrical supply wires are connected in the wrong order.

High Engineer only £100-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Wiring Harness
  • External Electrical Connection
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F-

Your boiler has stopped working because it has detected a specific internal problem, which it will show by alternating the 'F' with another number or letter.

High DIY-safe £80-350

What to check first

  1. Wait for the display to flash the number or letter following the 'F' to identify the specific fault.
  2. Try resetting the boiler by turning the mode knob to 'Reset' for two seconds and then back to the original setting.
  3. Check that your gas supply is active and your prepaid meter (if applicable) has credit.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Fan

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H 1

Your boiler has stopped working because a sensor that measures the water temperature is not sending a proper signal to the control system.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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H 2

Your boiler's internal sensor that monitors the water temperature returning to the unit is malfunctioning, which is causing the system to stop working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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H 3

Your boiler is struggling to accurately detect the temperature of your hot water, which means it may fail to provide a consistent supply or stop heating your water altogether.

Medium Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • DHW NTC thermistor
H 4

Your boiler has detected that it is running without enough water inside, which prevents it from heating safely.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • System sensor
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Circulation pump
H A

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

High DIY-safe £80-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is usually a flexible silver braided hose under your boiler.
  2. Open the valves at both ends of the hose to let mains water into the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close both valves tightly to stop the flow of water and check the gauge remains steady.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel

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H E

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication fault and cannot control the system correctly.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
H F

Your boiler has detected an issue with the flame during operation and has safely shut itself down to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve
  • Printed circuit board (PCB)

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H n

Your boiler has detected an internal communication error between its main components and requires a professional diagnostic check to identify the faulty link.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
H9

Your boiler has detected that it is getting dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Heat exchanger
  • System filter

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H9/L9

Your boiler has detected that it is running much hotter than it should be and has shut itself down to prevent any internal damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter Valve
  • System Filter
  • Heat Exchanger

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HHHHH:::::AAAAA

Your boiler has stopped heating your radiators and water because the internal water pressure has dropped too low.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose with one or two valves) underneath the boiler.
  2. Slowly open the valve(s) to let water enter the system while watching the pressure gauge on the front panel.
  3. Stop when the needle reaches the green zone, ideally around 1.5 bar, and ensure the valve is tightly closed.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel

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L 8

Your boiler has detected that the internal mechanism responsible for clearing waste gases is not spinning correctly, so it has safely shut down to prevent any unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £200-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

Your boiler has detected that it is running much hotter than it should be and has switched itself off to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Primary flow sensor
  • Circulation pump
  • System filter

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L E

Your boiler's main control computer is experiencing a communication error and cannot operate safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
L F

Your boiler has failed to light the flame or keep it running, so it has safely shut itself off to prevent gas build-up.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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L-

Your boiler has switched itself off for safety and is displaying a 'lockout' status, which will be accompanied by a second flashing code to tell you exactly what is wrong.

High DIY-safe £0-350

What to check first

  1. Check the display for the secondary flashing number or letter that follows the 'L'
  2. Press and hold the 'Reset' button for two seconds
  3. Check if your gas credit has run out or if other gas appliances are working

Parts commonly replaced

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

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L- F

Your boiler has tried to start three times but cannot ignite, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Spark generator

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L9

Your boiler has detected that it is becoming dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent any internal damage.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Plate to plate heat exchanger
  • Pump
  • NTC thermistor
LA/HA

Your boiler has shut down because it has reached an unsafe temperature, essentially tripping a safety switch to prevent damage.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves are fully open to allow water to circulate
  2. Ensure the system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar on the pressure gauge
  3. Press the reset button and wait for the temperature to drop below 50°C for the boiler to restart

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating Pump
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Primary Heat Exchanger (if scaled or blocked)

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LLLLL ::::: FFFFF

Your boiler is failing to light the flame properly after three attempts, meaning it currently cannot provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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LLLLL:::::AAAAA

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

High Engineer only £150-£300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter Valve
  • Heat Exchanger
  • NTC Sensor

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