What does the Ideal 32 fault code mean?

Your boiler has experienced a temporary software or ignition glitch and simply needs to be rebooted to clear the error.

How much does it cost to fix Ideal error code 32?

Cost varies. Contact a Gas Safe registered engineer for a quote.

Ideal 32 Fault Code: What It Means & How to Fix It

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Press “reset” until “r” appears on the display.

Shared across the Maximiser SE range

This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer experiences a temporary communication error or a minor interruption during its startup sequence. It is essentially a software freeze where the control board loses its place and requires a manual restart to sync its components back together. In most cases, there is no mechanical failure or broken part behind this specific code.

DIY fix possible

Locate the reset button on the control panel.Press and hold the button until the letter 'r' appears on the display.Release the button and wait for the boiler to restart its firing sequence.

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All 118 fault codes on the Maximiser SE

Seeing a different code? Every code this model can display, in one place.

-. / A -. / H -. / Y -. H =. / H =. H 0 / A 0 / H 0 / Y 0 or -. / H 0A 0H 0L 0U 0Y 001 01 1 / C 1C 2 / C 2 / F 2 / P 2 / U 2C 2F 2P 2U 03 004 4 / A 4 / C 4 / F 4 / L 4 / P 4 / U 4 / Y 4A 4C 4F 4L 4P 4U 4Y 005 05 5 / A 5 / Y 5A 5Y 6 / A 6 / C 6 / H 6 / L 6A 6C 6H 6L 7 / A 7A 7C 7F 7H 7L 008 8L 9A 9C 9F 9H 9L 9P 9U 010 10 011 12 13 14 15 016 16 017 17 18 018 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 029 30 31 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 041 42 43 60 EA EC EF EH EL EP No display

Your boiler has experienced a temporary software or ignition glitch and simply needs to be rebooted to clear the error.

What the manual says

What causes this fault?

DIY fix possible

Avoid the next call-out bill

All 118 fault codes on the Maximiser SE

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