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How To Reset Bosch Washing Machine E23 Error Code — Solved
If you are getting the E23 code on your Bosch washing machine, it indicates that a water leak has been detected.
To reset this code, simply unplug your washer from the power outlet directly, then plug it back in. If the error code persists, you’ll need to check your washer for water leaks. Here are the things that could cause water leakage in your Bosch washing machine…
1. Cracked Drain Pump
If your washing machine’s drain pump is damaged, water may begin to leak out from under the cabinet. Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace this part…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution, it is advised that you disconnect your washing machine from the power outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Open the lower front access panel of your washer and pull the emergency drain hose out of the retainer.
Step 3. Place a container under the hose. Pull the emergency drain hose cap off and let any water stuck in the washer empty out into the container.
Step 4. Once all the water has drained out of the machine, put the hose’s cap back on and push the hose into the retainers.
Step 5. Using a Torx screwdriver, loosen the bolts a the back of the machine securing the rear access panel. Lift the panel off the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 6. Push some card board or a thick towel into the space between the tub assembly and the cabinet (this will help support the tub).
Step 7. Carefully tip your washer sideways and set it on the floor (if needed, get someone to assist you).
Step 8. Unplug the wire connector from the pump assembly. Turn the pump counter-clockwise, then pull it off the hoses (ensure that you keep a rag nearby to clean any water leaks).
Step 9. Discard the old drain pump and get your new one out of its packaging. Connect the new pump to the port and turn it clockwise to secure it.
Step 10. Plug the wire connector into the new pump assembly. Carefully lift your washer and set it on its feet.
Step 11. Take the support out of the tub. Put the rear access panel back onto the washing machine and apply the screws with your Torx screwdriver.
Step 12. Plug your washing machine back into the electrical outlet, and ensure that the problem has been fixed by running a wash cycle.
2. Punctured Door Gasket
Water will begin to leak from your washing machine if the door gasket is punctured. To replace the door seal, here are the steps you’ll need to take…
Step 1. Make sure your washing machine is unplugged from the power outlet in order to prevent electrical damage.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washer and loosen the screws securing the top panel to the cabinet with a Torx screwdriver. Pull the panel backwards, then lift it off the machine.
Step 3. Slide the soap tray out and press the tab to release it from the housing. Loosen all the screws securing the control panel to the cabinet.
Step 4. Pry the control panel off the machine, then unplug the wire connectors attached to it (be sure to take note of where each wire goes).
Step 5. Pry the lower front access panel off the cabinet, then open your washer’s door.
Step 6. With a screwdriver, take out the bolts securing the door lock to the cabinet. Using either a pair of needle-nosed pliers or a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the retaining band off the door boot seal.
Step 7. Peel the gasket off the door opening. Using your Torx screwdriver, take out the bolts at the top and bottom of the front panel. Carefully lift the entire front panel off the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 8. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the inner retaining band off the door gasket. Peel the door seal off the tub opening and discard it.
Step 9. Prepare your new washing machine door gasket for installation by removing it from its packaging.
Step 10. Carefully fit the new door gasket around the drum. Fit the inner retaining band around the door gasket (use a flat-blade screwdriver if needed).
Step 11. Lift the front panel and snap it back onto the cabinet. Apply the bolts at the top and bottom of the panel using your Torx screwdriver.
Step 12. Snap the lower front access panel back onto the cabinet. Plug each electrical connector into its appropriate terminal on the control board. Snap the panel onto the cabinet and use your Torx screwdriver to apply the bolts.
Step 13. Slide the soap tray back into the housing. Put your washer’s top panel back on and apply the bolts at the back using your screwdriver.
Step 14. Push the door lock back into position and apply the screws to secure it. Fit the new door gasket around the panel.
Step 15. Fit the inner retaining band around the new door boot seal using a flat-blade screwdriver. Plug the power cord back into the outlet, then try running a wash cycle to ensure that the problem has been fixed.
3. Damaged Tub Seal
To replace the tub seal in your Bosch washing machine, here are the steps you’ll need to take…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water supply faucet and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent damage.
Step 2. Go to the back of your machine and use a Torx screwdriver to loosen the bolts holding the top panel to the cabinet. Slide the panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift it off the machine.
Step 3. Slide the soap tray out as far as possible, then press the tab inside to release it from the detergent dispenser.
Step 4. Use your Torx screwdriver to loosen the screws securing the control panel to the cabinet. Pry the control panel off and unplug all the wire connectors attached to it (ensure that you take note of where each connector goes).
Step 5. Pry the lower front access panel off the machine, then set it aside. Open your washer’s door and loosen the bolts holding the door lock to the cabinet.
Step 6. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the retaining band off the door boot seal. Peel the door gasket off the panel.
Step 7. With your Torx screwdriver, loosen the bolts at the top and bottom of the control panel. Lift the panel off the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 8. Use a pair of pliers to release the spring clamp holding the detergent dispenser hose to the tub. Pull the hose off the tub, then move the dispenser assembly aside.
Step 9. Using a socket wrench, loosen the bolts holding the counter-weights at the front and top of the drum. Carefully take each weight off the machine.
Step 10. Go to the back of your washer and loosen the screws securing the rear access panel. Take the drive belt off the two pulleys and set it aside.
Step 11. Unplug the wire connectors from the heating element at the bottom of the tub (ensure that you take note of where each connector goes).
Step 12. Using a 10mm socket wrench, loosen the heating element bolt. Slide the heating element out of the housing and set it aside.
Step 13. Cut the zip-tie holding the wire bundle to the tub. Use your screwdriver to loosen the clamp holding the sump hose to the port at the bottom of the tub. Pull the hose off the machine (we recommend keeping a rag nearby to clean any water leaks).
Step 14. Go to the back of the machine and unplug the wire connector attached to the motor assembly.
Step 15. Using your nut-driver loosen the bolts holding the motor assembly to the bottom of the tub. Carefully lift the motor out of the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 16. Loosen the upper mounting bolts holding the shock absorbers to the tub assembly. Pull each shock out of its mount.
Step 17. Use a pair of needle-nosed pliers to release the air pressure tube from the retainer.
Step 18. Lift the two suspension springs holding the tub, then lower the assembly to the floor. Carefully guide the tub assembly out of the cabinet.
Step 19. Using a Torx screwdriver, loosen the screws holding the two halves of the tub together. Lift the front half of the outer tub off the assembly, then set it aside.
Step 20. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the tub seal out of the groove in the lower half of the outer tub. Discard the old seal and take the new one out of its packaging.
Step 21. Use your screwdriver to push the new tub seal into the groove. Lower the front half of the outer tub onto the tub assembly and apply the nuts using your Torx screwdriver.
Step 22. Guide the tub assembly back into the cabinet and hook the two suspension springs onto the cabinet.
Step 23. Push each shock absorber into its appropriate mount, then apply the upper mounting bolts using your socket wrench.
Step 24. Mount the motor assembly at the bottom of the tub and secure it using the bolts.
Step 25. Plug the electrical connector into the motor assembly. Loop the drive belt around the two pulleys.
Step 26. Put the rear access panel back onto the cabinet and apply the screws with your Torx screwdriver.
Step 27. Snap the air pressure tube back into the retainer. Reconnect the sump hose to the port at the bottom of the tub assembly and secure it by tightening the screw-clamp.
Step 28. Slide the heating element back into the housing and apply the 10mm bolt to secure it. Plug each electrical connector into its appropriate terminal on the heating element.
Step 29. Mount the counter-weights onto the tub assembly and apply the bolts to secure them.
Step 30. Connect the detergent dispenser hose back to the tub and secure it with the spring clamp.
Step 31. Carefully lift the front panel and snap it back onto the cabinet. Use your Torx screwdriver to apply the screws at the top and bottom of the panel.
Step 32. Snap the lower front access panel onto the machine. Push the door lock back into place and apply the nuts using your screwdriver.
Step 33. Fit the door gasket around the panel. Fit the retaining band around the gasket using a flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 34. Reconnect each electrical connector to its appropriate terminal on the control panel. Snap the panel onto the cabinet and apply the screws to secure it.
Step 35. Slide the soap tray back into the housing. Place the top panel on the machine and use your Torx screwdriver to apply the screws at the back.
Step 36. Plug your washing machine back into the power outlet and turn the water supply line back on. Try running a wash cycle to ensure that the problem has been fixed.
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4. Damaged Bearing Seal
To replace a damaged bearing seal in your Bosch washing machine, take the following steps…
Step 1. In order to avoid water leaks and electrocution, ensure that your washing machine is disconnected from the power outlet and the water faucet is turned off before starting this repair.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washer and use a Torx screwdriver to take out the bolts securing the rear access panel. Lift the panel off the machine, then set it aside.
Step 3. Take the drive belt off the motor pulley and drive pulley. Unplug the wire connector from the motor assembly at the bottom of the tub.
Step 4. Use a socket wrench to take out the bolts holding the motor to the bottom of the tub. Carefully take the motor out of the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 5. Loosen the screws holding the top panel to the cabinet. Pull the panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift it off the machine.
Step 6. Open your washer’s door and loosen the screws holding the door lock to the cabinet. Use a pair of needle-nosed pliers to take the metal band off the door gasket.
Step 7. Peel the door gasket off the panel. Slide the soap tray out of the housing and press the little tab inside to release it from the housing.
Step 8. Use a Torx screwdriver to take out the screws holding the front panel to the cabinet. Pry the panel off the cabinet.
Step 9. Take note of the positioning of the wire connectors attached to the control board, then unplug each one.
Step 10. Pry the lower front access panel off the machine. Take out the bolts at the bottom and top of the front panel using your Torx screwdriver.
Step 11. Lift the front panel off the washer, then set it aside. Take out the bolts holding the two counter-weights to the tub assembly. Lift each weight off the machine, then set them aside.
Step 12. Use a pair of pliers to squeeze the retaining clamp on the detergent dispenser hose connected to the tub, then slide it out of place.
Step 13. Disconnect the wire connectors attached to the heating element (ensure that you note where each connector goes). Use a 10mm socket wrench to loosen the nut securing the heating element.
Step 14. Slide the heating element out of the housing, then set it aside. Use a 13mm socket wrench to take out the upper mounting bolts holding the shock absorbers to the tub. Pull each of the two shock absorbers off the tub.
Step 15. Place a rag underneath the tub. Use your screwdriver to release the screw-clamp on the sump hose. Pull the hose off the tub.
Step 16. Release the air pressure tube from the retainer using your pliers. Lift the two springs holding the tub to the cabinet. Carefully lower the tub assembly and guide it out of the cabinet.
Step 17. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the inner retaining band off the door gasket. Peel the door gasket off the tub, then set it aside.
Step 18. Turn the tub assembly upwards and set it on two supports. Use your Torx screwdriver to loosen the bolts holding the two halves of the drum together.
Step 19. Lift the front half of the outer tub off the assembly then set it aside. Turn the tub assembly over and set it on the two supports.
Step 20. Using a socket wrench, loosen the bolt holding the drive pulley to the bottom of the tub. Take the pulley off and set it aside.
Step 21. Turn the tub assembly over. Carefully lift the inner tub out of the outer tub, then set it aside.
Step 22. Using a chisel and a hammer, pry the bearing seal out of the tub. Discard the old seal and take the new one out of its packaging.
Step 23. Firmly push the new bearing seal into the housing. Lift the inner tub and lower it into the outer tub.
Step 24. Turn the tub over and put the drive pulley back on. Apply the bolt using your socket wrench.
Step 25.Turn the tub assembly over once more. Place the front half of the outer tub on the tub assembly, then use your Torx screwdriver to apply all the bolts.
Step 26. Fit the door gasket around the drum. Secure the gasket to the drum using the retaining band.
Step 27. Carefully guide the drum assembly back into the cabinet. Hook the two suspension springs onto the cabinet.
Step 28. Push the two shock absorbers into the mounts at the bottom of the tub assembly. Apply the upper mounting bolts with your 13mm socket wrench.
Step 29. Slide the heating element back into the housing and apply the bolt with your 10mm socket. Plug each electrical connector into its appropriate terminal.
Step 30. Go to the back of the washer and mount the motor assembly at the bottom of the tub. Apply the bolts with a socket wrench to secure the motor.
Step 31. Plug the electrical connector into the motor assembly. With the grooved side turned inwards, loop the drive belt around the drive pulley and motor pulley.
Step 32. Place the rear access cover back onto the cabinet and apply the nuts using your Torx screwdriver.
Step 33. Reattach the sump hose to the port at the bottom of the tub assembly and secure it using the screw-clamp.
Step 34. Mount the counter-weights onto the front and top of the tub. Apply the bolts with your socket wrench to secure them.
Step 35. Connect the detergent dispenser hose to the port at the top of the tub assembly and secure it using the spring clamp.
Step 36. Carefully lift the front panel and snap it onto the front of the cabinet. Use your Torx screwdriver to apply the screws at the top and bottom of the panel.
Step 37. Snap the lower front access panel back onto the cabinet. Open the door of your machine and push the door lock into place. Use your Torx screwdriver to apply the screws.
Step 38. Fit the door gasket around the panel. Use a pair of needle-nosed pliers to fit the retaining wire around the seal.
Step 39. Plug each wire harness into its appropriate terminal on the control board. Snap the control panel onto the front of the cabinet, then apply the screws using your Torx screwdriver.
Step 40. Slide the soap tray back into the detergent dispenser. Place the top panel on the cabinet, then apply the screws at the back with your Torx screwdriver.
Step 41. Turn your washer’s water supply faucet back on, then plug the power cord into the outlet. Try running a wash cycle to ensure that the problem has been fixed.
How To Reset Bosch Washing Machine E43 Error Code — Solved
The E43 error code on your washing machine indicates that the drum isn’t turning. To clear this error code, unplug your washer from the power outlet directly, then plug it back in after about 10 minutes.
If this doesn’t fix the problem, here are the other issues to look for…
1. Drive Belt Is Worn
Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace a worn drive belt in your Bosch washing machine…
Step 1. Make sure your washing machine is unplugged from the electrical outlet before starting the repair.
Step 2. With a Torx screwdriver, take out the bolts at the back of the machine securing the rear access panel. Pry the cover off the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 3. If still intact, take the drive belt off the motor pulley and drive pulley. Discard the old belt and take the new one out of its packaging.
Step 4. Loop the new belt around the two pulleys (ensure that the grooved side is turned inwards).
Step 5. Place the rear access panel back on the cabinet, then apply the screws with your Torx screwdriver.
Step 6. Plug your washing machine back into the electrical outlet, then try running a spin cycle to make sure the problem has been fixed.
2. Motor Has Failed
Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace the motor in your Bosch washing machine…
Step 1. Prevent any chances of electrocution by unplugging your washing machine from the electrical outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Loosen the bolts at the back of the machine securing the rear access cover. Take the panel off the machine, then set it aside.
Step 3. Carefully take the drive belt off the drive pulley and motor pulley, then set it aside. Unplug the wire harness attached to the motor assembly. Release the wire from the retainer using a pair of needle-nosed pliers.
Step 4. Using a socket wrench, loosen the bolts holding the motor assembly to the bottom of the tub. Take the motor out of the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 5. Prepare your new washing machine motor assembly for installation by removing it from its packaging.
Step 6. Mount the new motor at the bottom of the tub and use your socket wrench to apply the bolts.
Step 7. Plug the electrical connector into the terminal on the new motor assembly. Loop the drive belt around the drive pulley and motor pulley.
Step 8. Place the rear cover on the cabinet and use your Torx screwdriver to apply the bolts.
Step 9. Reconnect your washing machine to the electrical outlet, then ensure that the problem has been fixed by running a spin cycle.
3. Control Board Glitch
If your washing machine’s control board is defective, it will need to be replaced. Here are the steps you’ll need to take to do this…
Step 1. Ensure that your washing machine’s power cord is unplugged from the electrical outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Use your Torx screwdriver to loosen the bolts at the back of the washer securing the top panel. Slide the panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift off the machine.
Step 3. Slide the soap drawer out of the detergent dispenser. Press the tab inside the drawer to completely release it from the dispenser.
Step 4. With your Torx screwdriver, take out all the screws holding the control panel to the cabinet. Pry the control panel off the machine.
Step 5. Take note of the electrical connectors attached to the control board, then disconnect each one.
Step 6. Use your screwdriver to loosen the screws holding the control board to the panel. Take the board off the panel, then discard it.
Step 7. Remove your new washing machine control board from its packaging. Mount the new board on the panel and secure it by applying the screws.
Step 8. Plug each electrical connector into its appropriate terminal on the new control board.
Step 9. Snap the control panel onto the machine and apply the screws using your Torx screwdriver.
Step 10. Slide the soap tray into the detergent dispenser. Put the top panel on the cabinet, then apply the screws at the back to secure it.
Step 11. Reconnect your washing machine to the power outlet, then try running a wash cycle to ensure that the problem has been fixed.
