Ideal Mexico Super CF3 40-80 Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Regular Natural Gas 11.7-23.4 kW 2001-2006 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-348-1041-348-1241-348-1341-348-1441-348-1641-349-2741-349-2841-349-2941-349-3041-349-3141-391-4241-391-4341-391-4441-391-4541-391-4641-392-8141-392-8241-392-8341-392-84

Replaced by: Mexico HE

Download the Ideal Mexico Super CF3 40-80 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

Each cell = one fault code. Hover to identify.
3 Emergency 12 High 1 Medium

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
41-392-81 Mexico Super CF 445 2001–2006
41-392-82 Mexico Super CF 455 2001–2006
41-392-83 Mexico Super CF 465 2001–2006
41-392-84 Mexico Super CF 475 2001–2006

All 16 documented codes

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24

Your boiler is unable to ignite the small pilot flame required to start the main heating process.

High Engineer only £100-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Thermocouple
  • Pilot injector
  • Gas valve
25

Your boiler is failing to keep its small pilot flame burning, which prevents the main heating unit from starting up.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Thermocouple
  • Gas Control Valve
  • Pilot Injector
26

Your boiler has started part of the ignition process and has a pilot light, but the main burner is failing to ignite to provide heat.

High Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Control Valve
  • Gas Valve Solenoid
  • Thermocouple
  • Wiring Loom
49

Your boiler is unable to start the small flame needed to ignite the main burner, meaning your heating and hot water will not work.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pilot injector
  • Thermocouple
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition electrode
50

Your boiler's pilot light is going out as soon as you let go of the ignition button, preventing the main burner from starting up.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Thermocouple
  • Gas Control Valve
  • Thermal Cut-out Sensor
51

Your boiler has successfully lit the small pilot flame, but the main burner is failing to ignite to provide heat or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-£350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Control Valve
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Solenoid Coil
52

Your boiler has managed to light the small pilot flame, but the main gas burners are failing to ignite to heat your home.

High Engineer only £120-280

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas control valve
  • Ignition PCB
  • Solenoid coil
308 557

Your boiler is likely having trouble reading the temperature setting because the control knob is faulty or incorrectly positioned.

Medium DIY-safe £70-130

What to check first

  1. Carefully turn the thermostat knob back and forth several times to clear any dust from the internal sensor.
  2. Ensure the knob is firmly pushed onto its spindle and not loose.
  3. Set the dial to your desired temperature and check if the boiler fires up.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Control Thermostat
  • Thermostat Knob/Spindle
Boiler Overheat Thermostat

Your boiler has switched itself off because it got too hot, and it needs to cool down before it can be restarted.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Wait at least 15-20 minutes for the boiler to cool down naturally.
  2. Locate the manual reset button (marked E) on the control panel.
  3. Press the button firmly and attempt to relight the pilot light following the instructions on the boiler's flap.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Pump
  • Thermocouple
E01

Your boiler has failed to light because it cannot get the gas supply it needs to start the heating process.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead
  • PCB
E01 412

Your boiler is failing to light the burner because the electrical cable responsible for creating the igniting spark is faulty or disconnected.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • HT Lead
  • Ignition Electrode
  • Ignition Transformer
E01 507

Your boiler is failing to ignite because it cannot detect or receive a steady supply of gas to create a flame.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve assembly
  • Ignition leads
  • Printed Circuit Board
E01 530

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal flue vent that prevents it from clearing exhaust gases safely, causing it to shut down to protect your home.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue baffle
  • Flue seal
  • Air pressure switch
Escape of Gas

There is a possible smell or leakage of gas which could lead to fire or explosion if not addressed immediately.

Emergency Engineer only £150-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Pipework seals
  • Burner assembly
Loss of system water pressure

Your heating system is losing water, which means there is likely a leak or a failing pressure relief valve causing the boiler to stop working correctly.

High DIY-safe £100-350

What to check first

  1. Check all visible radiator valves and pipework for signs of wet patches or stains.
  2. Locate the filling loop (a silver flexible hose) and carefully top up the pressure until the gauge needle matches the red marker.
  3. Run the heating and re-check for leaks if the pressure drops again immediately.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Expansion vessel
  • Radiator TRV
TTB Downdraught Thermostat

Your boiler has shut down because wind or a blockage is pushing harmful exhaust fumes back down the chimney instead of letting them escape outside.

Emergency Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • TTB Downdraught Thermostat
  • Flue Terminal/Cowl
  • Spillage Monitoring Sensor

4 operating states & engineer diagnostics

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