Jandy Pool Heater FAULT-CHECK IGN CONTROL Error Code

Updated 2026-08-30 · review status: manual-verified · reviewed by MiniSplitDecoder Editorial Team Last verified: 2026-08-30

Check your model first

  • JXi 200
  • JXi 260
  • JXi 400
  • LXi 250
  • LXi 400
  • JXi 200/260/400 & LXi 250/400

Match the model on your equipment label to the linked manufacturer documentation. The same code can mean different things across model families.

Quick answer

Ignition Control System Fault Ignition control system has detected a problem preventing normal operation. Broken/pinched air pressure switch tubing, fan not operating, air flow restricted, broken igniter, low gas pressure, no flame at burner. Check air pressure switch tubing. Verify fan operation. Check igniter. Verify gas supply pressure and line sizing.

Severity: high · DIY difficulty: easy

Safety

Stop at the exterior: power-cycle at the disconnect, clean the filter/basket, and check for obvious water-flow blockage. Pool heaters combine gas piping, 240 V wiring, and (on heat pumps) refrigerant — burner, control-board, and sealed-system work requires a licensed technician. If you smell gas, shut the gas valve and leave the area first.

What FAULT-CHECK IGN CONTROL means

Ignition Control System Fault Ignition control system has detected a problem preventing normal operation. Broken/pinched air pressure switch tubing, fan not operating, air flow restricted, broken igniter, low gas pressure, no flame at burner. Check air pressure switch tubing. Verify fan operation. Check igniter. Verify gas supply pressure and line sizing.

Code meaning varies by series

  • JXi 200/260/400 & LXi 250/400: FAULT-CHECK IGN CONTROL: ignition control system fault - broken/pinched air pressure switch tubing, fan not operating or running slow, restricted air flow, broken igniter, low gas supply, or no flame at burner.

First checks before service

This page currently documents the safe reset triage. If the code returns, use the linked source manual or a qualified technician for code-specific diagnosis.

  1. 1. One-time fault event (power disturbance or transient sensor reading) common DIY

    Check: Power-cycle at the breaker/disconnect (or unplug for CPAP), restore, and run the system while watching for the code.

    Fix: If the code does not return after a full run cycle, the fault was transient — monitor, no repair needed.

  2. 2. Fault persists after a clean reset occasional pro only

    Check: If the code returns immediately or every session, note the conditions (startup, heating, after rain).

    Fix: A persisting code points at the component the manual assigns to this code — that repair is technician territory.

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Sources

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