IQOS ILUMA Heats Without a Stick: How to Fix It

Feb 4, 2025

IQOS ILUMA Heats Without a Stick: How to Fix It

Does your IQOS ILUMA start heating without a stick inserted?

Heating starting automatically without consumable

STEP_C1402_RESET

Let's Perform a RESET:

  1. Place the holder in the Pocket Charger. Ensure to place it correctly.
  2. Press and hold down the ON/OFF button on the Pocket Charger for 10 seconds until status lights fade out.
    • Please note: If your IQOS ILUMA is turned OFF at the time of RESET; when pressing the button, after the first 4 seconds, the device will turn ON: lights will fade in and the device will vibrate. In order to perform the RESET correctly, it is important to keep the button continuously pressed for 10 seconds.
  3. RESET is confirmed when status lights fade in again and the device vibrates.

If the device is now working, the issue is resolved. If the issue continues, proceed to the next troubleshooting step below.

IQOS ILUMA PRIME Holder

Heating starting automatically without consumable

STEP_C1402_ILUPRI_RESET

Let's Perform a RESET:

  1. Place the holder in the Pocket Charger. Ensure to place it correctly.
  2. Press and hold down the ON/OFF button on the Pocket Charger for 10 seconds until status lights fade out:
    • Please note: If your IQOS ILUMA is turned OFF at the time of RESET; when pressing the button, after the first 4 seconds, the device will turn ON: lights will fade in and the device will vibrate. In order to perform the RESET correctly, it is important to keep the button continuously pressed for 10 seconds.
  3. RESET is confirmed when status lights fade in again and the device vibrates.

After the RESET, is your device working? If the issue continues, proceed to the next troubleshooting step below.

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If the issue is resolved

Congratulations! We are happy that you can now continue enjoying IQOS.

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