Ideal Logic System IE fault F06

Outside sensor fault

Gas boiler

What it means

Boiler has detected a fault with the outside temperature sensor.

Likely causes

  1. Outside sensor fault as referenced in Section 4.10
  2. Boiler mode set to Off on display
  3. CH Timer or Room Thermostat switched off
  4. Radiator valves closed
  5. No voltage supplied from Timer/Room Stat wiring (external fault)
  6. Missing link wire across OpenTherm connections when no OpenTherm Room Stat connected
  7. No 230V at SL2 IN when Outside Sensor connected
  8. Faulty wiring from terminal strip to PCB
  9. No voltage supplied from Timer/Room Stat to SL1 IN (external wiring fault, not boiler fault)
  10. Cylinder stat not calling for heat
  11. DHW timer switched off
  12. OFF shown under Tap symbol (DHW mode disabled)
  13. No 230V present at point (A)
  14. Outside Sensor wiring fault from terminal strip to PCB
  15. OFF shown under Tap symbol on display
  16. System controls or wiring fault

Where to start

  1. Refer to Section 4.10: Outside Sensor Fault
  2. Check if 'Off' is shown underneath the tap on the display
  3. Check if CH Timer and Room Thermostat are switched on

The full answer, free

  • 11 more checks in order
  • The readings and component tests from the manual
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 49), right under the answer

Safety: Isolate gas and power before you open the case. If you have been into the gas side, do a tightness test, and a combustion and flue check before you hand back. Gas Safe (UK) or RGI (Ireland) work only.

From the Ideal manual for the Logic System IE. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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