Jandy Pool Heater LED Triple Flash Error Code
Quick answer
Ignition Lockout Ignition Lockout. Heater has made three unsuccessful attempts to fire and is in a soft lockout condition. Low gas supply, broken igniter, air in gas line, fan issues, gas valve not opening. System will auto-retry after one hour. Check gas supply, verify igniter condition, and ensure gas valve is in the ON position.
Severity: high · DIY difficulty: intermediate
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What LED Triple Flash means
Ignition Lockout Ignition Lockout. Heater has made three unsuccessful attempts to fire and is in a soft lockout condition. Low gas supply, broken igniter, air in gas line, fan issues, gas valve not opening. System will auto-retry after one hour. Check gas supply, verify igniter condition, and ensure gas valve is in the ON position.
Code meaning varies by series
- JXi 200/260/400 & LXi 250/400: LED triple flash: ignition lockout - heater made three unsuccessful attempts to fire and is in a soft lockout condition (auto-retries after 1 hour).
Causes, ranked
1. Ignition lockout (heater has made three (3) unsuccessful attempts to fire and is in a soft lockout condition). occasional pro-only
Check:
Fix:
Parts & supplies for Jandy Pool Heater: filters, control boards, sensors, and common replacement parts.
Sources
- PoolDial error-code reference (manual-backed) — verified 2026-08-29
- Jandy JXi Gas-Fired Pool and Spa Heater Installation & Operation Manual (Section 10.2 Service Diagnostic Messages, 10.3 Ignition Control LED Service Codes) — verified 2026-08-29
- PoolDial Jandy JXi troubleshooting guide (fault-code table) — verified 2026-08-29