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Ideal fault code

Ideal C2: BCC chip fault

Engineer only

Ideal describes C2 on Ideal boilers (Ideal's general fault code guide) boilers as: bCC chip fault.

What you can safely do

There is nothing you can safely do yourself with this one. Leave the boiler off and book an engineer.

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Applies to: Ideal boilers (Ideal's general fault code guide). Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

From Ideal's own fault tables. Your model name is usually on the front of the boiler or in the user manual.

Model	Meaning
Ideal boilers (Ideal's general fault code guide)	BCC chip fault

Can I fix Ideal C2 myself?

No. It needs a Gas Safe registered engineer to diagnose. Tell them the exact code and your boiler's model name.