Ideal Mexico Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 6-41 kW 2005 onwards Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-415-2041-429-3941-429-6541-429-9841-429-99

Replaced by: Logic Heat

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Which version do you have?

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
41-415-20 Mexico HE 36 2005–present
41-429-39 Mexico HE15 2005–present
41-429-65 Mexico HE18 2005–present
41-429-98 Mexico HE 24 2005–present
41-429-99 Mexico HE 30 2005–present

All 14 documented codes

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78

Your boiler has detected a faulty temperature sensor reading, causing it to shut down for safety to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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79

Your boiler has detected that the electrical supply connections to the unit have been installed the wrong way around.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness

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F4

Your boiler has lost its ability to measure the temperature of the water leaving the unit, meaning it cannot operate safely and has shut itself down.

High Engineer only £120-£200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow thermistor (NTC sensor)
  • Wiring harness / connector
  • Main PCB

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FA

Your boiler has detected that the pipes carrying water in and out of the unit have been installed or connected the wrong way around.

High Engineer only £120-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow and return pipework
  • External pump (if incorrectly oriented)

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h 9

Your boiler has detected that it is running at a dangerously high temperature and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Heat exchanger
H9/L9

Your boiler has detected that the gases venting out of your flue are getting dangerously hot, so it has safely turned itself off to prevent damage.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue thermostat
  • Heat exchanger
  • Combustion system seals

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hE

Your boiler's internal computer is experiencing a communication or processing error, which has caused it to stop working for your own safety.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
L 9

Your boiler has detected that it is running much hotter than it should be and has switched itself off to prevent permanent damage or a safety hazard.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • PCB

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L A

Your boiler has detected that it is running much hotter than it should be and has switched itself off to prevent permanent damage or a fire risk.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • PCB
  • System filter

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L E

Your boiler's electronic brain is unable to communicate correctly, which has caused the system to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
L1

Your boiler has shut down because it has detected it is getting too hot or that water is not moving through the system properly.

High DIY-safe £120-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your system pressure is between 1 and 1.5 bar
  2. Ensure all radiator valves and the boiler isolation valves are fully open
  3. Press the reset button once the boiler has had time to cool down

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating pump
  • Thermistor (NTC sensor)
  • Main Heat Exchanger

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L2

Your boiler has failed to light because it cannot detect a flame, causing the system to lock itself for safety.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check if your gas supply is active (e.g., check other gas appliances or prepay meter credit)
  2. If it is winter, check that your external condensate pipe hasn't frozen
  3. Press the Reset button once to see if the boiler restarts

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Flame sensing probe
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead

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LA/HA

Your boiler has detected that it is running much hotter than it should be and has automatically switched itself off to prevent damage.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • PCB
Water pressure

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure in the pipes has become too low for it to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is usually a silver flexible hose with one or two black lever valves.
  2. Open the valves slowly until you hear water moving and watch the pressure gauge needle reach 1.0 to 1.5 bar.
  3. Close both valves tightly and restart the boiler to clear the fault.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure relief valve

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