Ideal Vogue Boiler Diagnostics – Flame Loss Lockout
This page is dedicated to diagnosing a flame loss lockout fault on the Ideal Vogue boiler.
Only qualified Gas Safe registered engineers with calibrated test equipment should attempt to perform any Ideal boiler repair. This page is for informational purposed only.
Fault: Flame Loss Lockout
Display Message:
- “flame loss“
6 Stage Diagnostic Procedure for the Ideal Vogue Flame Loss Fault:
1. ) When the boiler is restarted, does it reignited for a short period before extinguishing?
- Yes → Check detection electrode and harness for soundness. Check if flue & condensate pipe are blocked.
- No → Proceed to Step 2.
2.) Is the gas pressure at the boiler >18mBar?
- Yes → Proceed to Step 3.
- No → Check gas supply and rectify fault.
3.) Is 24Vdc available at the gas valve during ignition?
- Yes → Proceed to Step 4.
- No → Check gas valve wiring and replace if necessary. Otherwise replace PCB.
4.) Check spark generator & associate harness for soundness. Are they functioning OK?
- Yes → Proceed to Step 5.
- No → Replace spark generator and / or harness. Restart the boiler.
5.) Check ignition electrode & associate harness for soundness. Are they functioning OK?
- Yes → Proceed to Step 6.
- No → Replace ignition electrode and / or harness. Restart the boiler.
6.) Check Siphon and condensate drain pipework for blockage and rectify if necessary.
- Yes → Boiler should be working. If the fault persists, contact ideal tech support for further guidance.
- No → Replace gas valve. Restart the boiler.
iWarm are Gas Safe registered (932713) engineers based in Lincolnshire. If you’ve got an Ideal Vogue with flame loss lockout and you’d like to book an Ideal boiler repair, you can either use our contact page or use our online booking platform.
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