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NTI Error Code Hold / Lockout 13: Internal fault: PII shorted to ILK (Boiler)

Updated · by Aurora Star Tech Inc.

NTI error code Hold / Lockout 13 on a boiler means: Internal fault: PII shorted to ILK. It is also called NTI diagnostic code Hold / Lockout 13.

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Homeowner? What NTI code Hold / Lockout 13 means for you

Call a technician Your boiler is reporting: Internal fault: PII shorted to ILK. The boiler has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.

Safe things you can check yourself

  • Check the thermostat: right mode (Heat or Cool), set a few degrees past room temperature, and fresh batteries if it uses them.
  • Make sure the unit has power: its on/off switch (often looks like a light switch near the unit) is ON and the breaker in the electrical panel is not tripped.
  • Look at the pressure gauge on the boiler. If it reads much lower than usual or near zero, or water is leaking, call a technician.
  • Outside, make sure the intake and exhaust pipes or vent cap are not blocked by snow, ice, leaves or a nest.
  • Check that the boiler gas valve is open (handle in line with the pipe).
  • Try one reset: turn the power off for 30 seconds, then back on. If the code comes back, stop resetting and call a technician.

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What does NTI error code Hold / Lockout 13 mean?

Control board self-check reported an internal problem: PII shorted to ILK.

Applies to: Trinity Tft60, Tft85, Tft110, Tft154, Tft201, Tft285, Tft340, Tft399

Safety: Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician. Turn off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and always follow the manufacturer's manual for your exact model.

NTI models that use code Hold / Lockout 13

Tft60Tft60Tft85Tft85Tft110Tft110Tft154Tft155Tft175Tft200Tft201Tft250Tft285Tft300Tft340Tft399Tft399

Other NTI Boiler codes

CodeMeaning
Alert 498Internal error: Safety timer was expired
Alert 499Internal error: Safety timings
Alert 500Internal error: Safety shutdown
Hold / Lockout 9Flame bias out of range
Hold / Lockout 9Flame bias out of range
Hold / Lockout 13Internal fault: PII shorted to ILK
Hold / Lockout 14Internal fault: HFS shorted to LCI
Hold / Lockout 14Internal fault: HFS shorted to LCI
Hold / Lockout 67ILK off - interlock string open
Hold / Lockout 67ILK off - interlock string open
Hold / Lockout 79Outlet high limit
Hold / Lockout 79Outlet high limit

All NTI Boiler error codes →

NTI code Hold / Lockout 13: homeowner questions

What does NTI code Hold / Lockout 13 mean?

Internal fault: PII shorted to ILK. Control board self-check reported an internal problem: PII shorted to ILK.

Is it safe to keep using my boiler with code Hold / Lockout 13?

It depends on the cause. The boiler has locked out or cannot run properly. One reset is fine; if the code comes back, it needs a licensed technician to find the cause.

Can I reset NTI code Hold / Lockout 13 myself?

You can try one reset (power off for 30 seconds, then on). If NTI code Hold / Lockout 13 comes back, the cause is still there and a licensed technician should check it.

Who can fix NTI code Hold / Lockout 13 near me?

Aurora Star Tech Inc. repairs NTI boilers in Vaughan, Toronto and across the GTA. Call (647) 657-2977 or book a service call online.

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Troubleshooting guides

Source: NTI Trinity Tft399 Installation and Operation Manual (2018-09-07), Sec. 16.0 Troubleshooting, Table 16-3. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.

General guidance for qualified technicians. The manufacturer's installation and service manual and local codes always take priority. Aurora Star Tech is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any equipment manufacturer; brand and model names are used only to identify equipment and belong to their owners.

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