Does this guide apply to your appliance?

Match the brand, device type and complete display code. The same code can mean something different on another product family or market; a series name does not confirm every model in that series.

Model and family references in this record:

Bosch Serie 4Bosch Serie 6Bosch Serie 8Bosch 300 SeriesBosch 500 SeriesBosch 800 Series

Likely causes

  • Drive circuit or motor control board malfunction
  • Washing machine door not closed completely or obstructed by laundry
  • Defective door lock interlock assembly or door catch
  • Damaged or loose internal wiring between the motor/door lock and the control module
  • Temporary electronic control module glitch

What to try

Inspect Door Closure and Clear Obstructions

Easy
  1. Cancel the active wash cycle and turn the appliance off.
  2. Open the door and inspect the rubber door seal (gasket) for trapped clothing, coins, or debris.
  3. Clean any lint or detergent build-up around the latch catch and the door lock opening.
  4. Push the washer door firmly closed until you hear a distinct latching click.
  5. Power the appliance back on and select a new cycle to test operation.

Source for this check: www.bosch-home.com

Perform a System Power Reset

Easy
  1. Rotate the cycle selector dial to the 'Off' position.
  2. Unplug the washing machine power cord from the wall outlet (or switch off the circuit breaker).
  3. Wait 5 to 10 minutes to allow the control board capacitors to fully discharge.
  4. Reconnect the power cord to the mains supply.
  5. Select a basic cycle and press 'Start' to see if the error clears.

Source for this check: www.bosch-home.com

Professional Drive Circuit and Interlock Service

Professional

This is a service referral, not a do-it-yourself repair procedure.

  1. If the error returns immediately after a reset, switch off the appliance.
  2. Disconnect the washer from the mains power socket to safely isolate the machine.
  3. Locate the model number (E-Nr) and production code (FD) on the rating label inside the door.
  4. Contact Bosch Customer Support or an authorized service technician to diagnose the drive circuit, motor inverter, or door switch assembly.

This step is marked professional. Stop if you are not qualified to continue.

Source for this check: www.bosch-home.com

The code returned or the check did not help?

Avoid repeated resets and do not select a replacement part from the code alone. Record the exact code, full model number, when it appeared, and the checks you tried with their results. Share these details with the manufacturer or service technician.

Disconnecting power does not establish that internal components are safe to touch. This guide does not authorize opening electrical components or bypassing safety devices.

Related error codes

Bosch E17Bosch Washing Machine E17: Check the Water Supply Bosch E18Bosch washing machine E18 error: check the drain hose and pump Bosch E34Bosch washer E34: check that the door is closed and locked Bosch F29Bosch washing machine F29 error: check the water supply Bosch E32Bosch washing machine E32 error: unbalanced laundry load Bosch E33Bosch Washing Machine E33 Error: Excess Foam Detected

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