High
47 on Ideal Mexico CF3 40 & 50

Your boiler is unable to start the small pilot flame needed to ignite the main heating system.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ideal Mexico Cf3 40 50 installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal safety system detects that the small pilot light has failed to ignite or stay lit. Most commonly, this is caused by a blocked nozzle preventing gas flow or a worn-out sensor failing to tell the boiler that the flame is actually present.

This issue is frequently seen after the summer months when a boiler has been turned off, as dust can settle in the pilot assembly or the gas valve can become slightly stuck during the period of inactivity.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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