Bosch Dishwasher error code
Bosch Dishwasher Error K
Faulty thermostat sensor (NTC).
Faulty thermostat sensor (NTC).
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
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Try resetting the dishwasher by turning it off and on.
A quick explanation
What does K mean?
Faulty thermostat sensor (NTC).
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How to fix Bosch dishwasher error K
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
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Step 1
1. Disconnect the dishwasher from power and water. Turn off the circuit breaker and shut off the water supply valve, typically located under the sink.
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Step 2
2. Carefully pull the dishwasher out from under the counter. You may need to remove mounting screws securing it to the countertop.
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Step 3
3. Lay the dishwasher on its back to access the bottom components. Place a towel or blanket underneath to prevent scratching the floor or the appliance.
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Step 4
4. Locate the NTC sensor, which is a small probe inserted into the sump or heater assembly. Disconnect the wire harness attached to the old sensor.
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Step 5
5. Remove the old sensor by releasing its locking tabs and pulling it out. You may need to twist it to release it. Transfer the rubber O-ring to the new sensor.
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Step 6
6. Install the new NTC sensor by pushing it firmly into the opening until it clicks into place. Reconnect the wire harness.
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Step 7
7. Carefully set the dishwasher upright, slide it back into place, reconnect the power and water supply, and test the dishwasher with a wash cycle.
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How to Fix K Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the dishwasher from power and water. Turn off the circuit breaker and shut off the water supply valve, typically located under the sink.Carefully pull the dishwasher out from under the counter. You may need to remove mounting screws securing it to the countertop.Lay the dishwasher on its back to access the bottom components. Place a towel or blanket underneath to prevent scratching the floor or the appliance.Locate the NTC sensor, which is a small probe inserted into the sump or heater assembly. Disconnect the wire harness attached to the old sensor.Remove the old sensor by releasing its locking tabs and pulling it out. You may need to twist it to release it. Transfer the rubber O-ring to the new sensor.Install the new NTC sensor by pushing it firmly into the opening until it clicks into place. Reconnect the wire harness.Carefully set the dishwasher upright, slide it back into place, reconnect the power and water supply, and test the dishwasher with a wash cycle.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
What to Check Next on This Bosch Dishwasher Bosch Dishwasher Error K: Use the code, light, or symbol as the starting clue, then confirm what the dishwasher actually does before ordering parts. 1. Turn power off before opening panels, reaching into the sump, touching wiring, or checking the pump, heater, valve, sensor, latch, or control area. 2. Confirm whether the display is a normal cycle/status symbol or a recurring fault that interrupts filling, washing, draining, drying, locking, or control response. 3. Start with the wash path: filter, sump debris, spray-arm movement, circulation-pump sound, wiring, and control output. 4. Clean the filter and sump, check spray-arm movement, verify water supply, inspect the drain hose and sink connection, and correct any visible blockage before replacing parts. 5. Run a short test cycle and watch where it fails; the exact stage matters more than the displayed word or symbol by itself. 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 door tag. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Bosch dishwasher model number from the door tag. The same display clue can point to different components depending on the exact model and when the failure appears. Parts Availability Note: For this Electrolux/Frigidaire error code, exact OEM part numbers can vary by model revision and serial range. We’ve listed the most likely component(s), but confirm compatibility using your full model number before ordering. If no exact SKU is shown, use this guide for diagnosis first, then verify the matching OEM part on RepairClinic or PartSelect. Recommended Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Bosch dishwasher part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Bosch dishwasher water inlet valve Common replacement category: Water inlet valve Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for fill and water-supply faults after the tap, hose, and inlet screen are checked. Search Amazon for Bosch dishwasher water inlet valve Bosch dishwasher drain pump Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for drain and standing-water symptoms after the filter, sump, and hose are checked. Search Amazon for Bosch dishwasher drain pump Bosch dishwasher circulation pump Common replacement category: Circulation pump / wash motor Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for wash, spray-arm, and circulation symptoms after filters and spray arms are checked. Search Amazon for Bosch dishwasher circulation pump Before ordering: match the part to the complete Bosch dishwasher model number on the appliance tag.
What may be causing it?
- Fault with the NTC (temperature) sensor.
These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Replacement part
OEM candidate: 00165281
Price noted in the current guide: $54-$115
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Bosch Dishwasher error K in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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Safety first
Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.
When to stop
- Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
- Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
- Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.
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