Ideal Logic SYSTEM2 S18 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Natural Gas 2022-present
GC Number 41-796-86
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F 0t

Your boiler is failing to communicate with your wall-mounted thermostat, which is preventing it from knowing when to turn the heating on.

Medium DIY-safe £90-200

What to check first

  1. Check if your thermostat requires new batteries and replace them if necessary
  2. Ensure your thermostat is switched on and within signal range of the boiler receiver
  3. Turn the boiler off at the fused spur for 60 seconds and then back on to reset the connection

Parts commonly replaced

  • Room Thermostat
  • Wireless Receiver Unit

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F 0U

Your boiler has detected that the water leaving it is much hotter than the water returning to it, meaning it cannot circulate heat through your home properly.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • System filter
  • Plate heat exchanger

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F 01

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped below the required level.

High DIY-safe £80-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (a silver flexible hose) underneath your boiler or near your airing cupboard.
  2. Open the valves on both ends of the hose to allow water into the system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler until the needle reaches the green zone (usually between 1.0 and 1.5 bar).
  4. Close both valves tightly and remove the hose if required by your specific setup.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure gauge
  • Pressure relief valve

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F 02

Your boiler has lit up but the flame has unexpectedly gone out, causing the system to stop working as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame rectification probe
  • Gas valve

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F 02 or FN or LN

Your boiler is failing to stay lit, which means it has safely shut down because it cannot maintain a stable flame to provide your heating and hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

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

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F 03

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal air extraction system, which is preventing it from safely lighting and operating.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
F 04

Your boiler's temperature sensor is providing incorrect readings or has disconnected, so the system has safely shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Thermistor/NTC Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

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F 04 or L 04

Your boiler has stopped working because a sensor that measures the water temperature is failing to send a signal, meaning the system cannot safely regulate your heating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Thermistor
  • Wiring Loom

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F 05

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

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return thermistor sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F 05 or L 05

Your boiler has stopped working because a sensor that measures the temperature of the water returning to it has stopped sending a reliable signal.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F 06

Your boiler is currently unable to communicate with its outdoor weather sensor, which means it cannot automatically adjust your heating based on the outside temperature.

Low Engineer only £100-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Outside Air Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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F 07

Your boiler has detected that the electricity coming into your home is weaker than it should be, preventing the boiler from functioning reliably.

High Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • None - issue is typically external power supply
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
F 09

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a critical error and can no longer safely control the system, meaning the boiler will not function until the unit is serviced.

High Engineer only £250-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB

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F 10

Your boiler is failing to ignite the flame needed to produce heat and hot water because of an internal electrical connection or component issue.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition lead
  • Ignition transformer
  • Ignition electrode

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F 12

Your boiler has detected that the water pump is stuck and cannot move the water around your heating system properly, which has caused the boiler to switch itself off.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating Pump
  • Pump Head

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F 13

Your boiler has detected that the internal mechanism responsible for circulating hot water around your home's radiators and taps has stopped working correctly.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Pump wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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F 14

Your boiler has detected that the electricity coming into your home is outside the safe operating range, which requires a check from your local power supplier.

High Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB
  • Wiring harness

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F 15

Your boiler has detected that the water pump responsible for circulating heat around your home has stopped working correctly.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Wiring harness

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F 16

Your boiler has detected an issue with the component that controls the gas supply, meaning it has safely shut down to prevent any unsafe operation.

High Engineer only £180-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Wiring harness

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F 17

Your boiler is unable to move hot water around your home because the central pump responsible for circulation has stopped working.

High Engineer only £250-£450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating pump
  • Pump wiring harness
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L 0C

Your boiler is repeatedly attempts to start up and failing, causing it to lock itself out for safety after five unsuccessful tries.

High Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Fan

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L 0d

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot properly clear away the leftover gases or moisture it creates while running.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Condensate trap
  • Flue seal
  • Air pressure switch
  • Fan

Related codes

L 01

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically switched itself off to prevent any damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Heat exchanger
  • NTC thermistor

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L 02

Your boiler has failed to light the flame, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any unburned gas from building up.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Ignition Lead

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L 04

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 £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow Thermistor/NTC Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

Related codes

L 05

Your boiler is currently unable to read the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has shut down to prevent potential damage.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return thermistor
  • Wiring harness

Related codes

L 06

Your boiler has detected a flame signal when it shouldn't have, which indicates an internal safety sensor issue that prevents the boiler from starting.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

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

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