Ideal istor HE325 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

System Gas 2003-2011 Discontinued
GC Number 41-394-14
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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
41-394-14 istor HE325 2003–2011

All 9 documented codes

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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

Related codes

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
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

Related codes

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
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

Related codes

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

Related codes

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

Related codes

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

Related codes

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