Ideal Vogue Max Combi Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 2018-present
GC Numbers 47-349-5947-349-6047-349-61
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Versions & GC numbers

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
47-349-59 VOGUE MAX COMBI 26 2018–present
47-349-60 VOGUE MAX COMBI 32 2018–present
47-349-61 VOGUE MAX COMBI 40 2018–present
Just want the most common Ideal Vogue Max Combi faults?
The top 6 problems in plain English — with causes, DIY checks and repair costs.
Fault codes

All 4 documented codes

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IGNITION LOCKOUT

Your boiler has tried to light several times but cannot establish a flame, meaning you will not have any heating or hot water until it is resolved.

High DIY-safe £100-350

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas emergency control valve is open and that you have credit on your gas meter.
  2. Check if other gas appliances in your home, such as a hob, are working correctly.
  3. Press the 'Reset' button on the boiler display panel once to see if the system restarts.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Flame Sensing Lead
  • Spark Generator

Related codes

Full explanation for IGNITION LOCKOUT
LOW WATER PRESSURE

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water in the system to operate safely and has shut down to prevent damage.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose with small tap handles) underneath the boiler.
  2. Slowly open both taps to allow water into the system while watching the pressure gauge.
  3. Close both taps tightly once the pressure gauge reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure sensor
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

Full explanation for LOW WATER PRESSURE
OVERHEAT LOCKOUT

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has become too hot internally, often due to low water pressure or air trapped in the system.

High DIY-safe £100-250

What to check first

  1. Check the pressure gauge and top up to 1.5 bar if it is low
  2. Bleed your radiators to remove trapped air
  3. Press the 'Restart' button on the display panel

Parts commonly replaced

  • System Pump
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Heat Exchanger (Flush)

Related codes

Full explanation for OVERHEAT LOCKOUT
Too many restarts

Your boiler has been manually reset too many times in a short period and has locked itself out as a safety precaution.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Switch off the electrical power supply to the boiler at the fused spur switch
  2. Wait for 30 seconds
  3. Switch the power back on to clear the lockout and restart the unit

Parts commonly replaced

  • No parts required for the lockout itself
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Flame Sensing Probe

Related codes

Full explanation for Too many restarts
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