How to Fix Bosch Refrigerator Error + BUTTON IS LIT

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Error Code: + BUTTON IS LIT Difficulty: Moderate

Problem: The temperature inside the refrigerator is rising.

⚖️ Repair Decision

⚠️ CHECK WARRANTY / AGE

$100 – $250 Range

How to Fix + BUTTON IS LIT Error (Step-by-Step)

First, check if the refrigerator door is fully closed and that nothing is blocking it from sealing properly.
Carefully inspect the rubber door seal for any cracks, tears, or gaps. Clean the seal with warm, soapy water to remove any debris that might be preventing a tight seal.
Feel around the edge of the door for any cold air escaping. If you feel a draft, the seal may need to be replaced.
Check for any frost buildup inside the refrigerator or freezer, as this can indicate a sealing issue.
Ensure the refrigerator is level. If it tilts forward, the door may not close on its own.
If the light remains on after these checks, the issue could be a faulty temperature sensor or control board, which requires professional service.
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Bosch Refrigerator

Bosch Refrigerator Error + BUTTON IS LIT: Use the code, light, or symbol as the starting clue, then confirm what the refrigerator actually does before ordering parts.

1. Unplug the refrigerator before removing covers, touching wiring, checking fans, sensors, valves, or control boards.
2. Confirm whether the display is a normal mode/status symbol or a recurring fault that affects cooling, alarms, lights, water, or controls.
3. Start with the exact symptom and the stage where it appears: cooling, airflow, defrost, water, door sealing, sensor reading, or control response.
4. Check door gaskets, blocked vents, condenser dust, frost buildup, fan noise, temperature settings, and recent door-open events before replacing parts.
5. Let temperatures stabilize after corrections, then confirm whether the same code, alarm, or symptom returns under normal use.
6. Replace a part only after the same symptom repeats and the model-specific checks point to that part category. Match any replacement to the complete Bosch model number on the appliance tag.

If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Bosch refrigerator model number from the appliance tag. The same display clue can point to different components depending on the exact model and when the failure appears.

Next Steps and Parts

Recommended Replacement Part

OEM Part #: control board

Estimated Market Price: $20-$350

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Estimated repair cost (parts, or parts + labor) Most DIY parts are $50–$250. If you have a quote, use the total.

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When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair

Refrigerator repairs can become costly when sealed-system, control, defrost, fan, or ice-maker issues repeat.
Confirm width, height, depth, door swing, counter-depth needs, water line, and delivery path before ordering.
For repair parts, verify exact fit with the full refrigerator model number before buying; these links are general replacement-appliance shopping options.