High
49 on Ideal Mexico CF3 40 & 50

Your boiler has successfully lit its pilot light, but the main burner is failing to ignite because it is not receiving the main supply of gas.

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 LIT BUT NO MAINS GAS

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 successfully lights the small pilot flame but fails to transition to the main burner to heat your home. It is physically caused by a lack of gas flow to the main burner, often due to a faulty gas valve or a blockage in the pilot assembly that prevents the control board from seeing a strong enough signal to release the main gas supply.

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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