Ideal Logic System IE fault F6

Outside sensor fault

Gas boiler

What it means

Fault detected with the outside sensor.

Likely causes

  1. Loose wiring connection at boiler or Outside Sensor
  2. Loose wiring connection at Terminal Block or PCB
  3. Faulty Outside Sensor
  4. Faulty PCB
  5. Outside sensor fault

Where to start

  1. Connect multimeter across Outside Sensor terminal pins and measure resistance at known outdoor temperature
  2. Is the wiring securely connected at both the boiler and Outside Sensor? If NO, securely connect the wiring at both the boiler and Outside Sensor.
  3. If YES, disconnect the wires to the outside sensor and check the resistance using a suitable multimeter connected across the Outside Sensor's terminal pins.

The full answer, free

  • 3 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 54), 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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