Ideal Mexico CF3 40 & 50 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 11.72-14.65 kW 2001-2006 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-348-0141-348-0341-348-0441-348-0641-348-1841-348-2041-348-2141-392-8941-409-5141-409-52

Replaced by: Mexico HE or Mexico Slimline

Download the Ideal Mexico CF3 40 & 50 manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

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Severity at a glance

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6 High

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
41-392-89 Mexico Slimline CF 440 2001–2006

All 6 documented codes

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47

Your boiler is unable to start the small pilot flame needed to ignite the main heating system.

High Engineer only £100-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Thermocouple
  • Pilot Injector
  • Gas Control Valve
  • Ignition Electrode
48

Your boiler is failing to keep the pilot light burning after you let go of the ignition button, meaning the heating cannot start.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Thermocouple
  • Gas control valve
  • Overheat thermostat

Related codes

49

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.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • PCB
  • Thermocouple

Related codes

51

Your boiler's pilot light is failing to stay ignited after you try to light it, meaning the main burner cannot start to provide heat.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Thermocouple
  • Overheat thermostat
  • Gas control valve
52

Your boiler has managed to start the small pilot flame, but the main burner fails to ignite to provide full heating.

High Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Main gas injector
  • Electronic control board
Loss of system water pressure

Your boiler is losing the water it needs to heat your home, which is likely caused by a slow leak somewhere in your radiators or pipework.

High DIY-safe £75-200

What to check first

  1. Check all radiator valves and visible pipework for signs of dampness or drips
  2. Locate the external filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) and carefully top up the pressure until the needle matches the red arrow
  3. Monitor the gauge and contact a professional if the needle continues to drop regularly

Parts commonly replaced

  • External filling loop
  • Radiator valve seals
  • Automatic air vent

5 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.