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Bosch Washer error code

Bosch Washer Error F03

Error code requiring model-specific diagnosis

Problems with draining the water (water does not drain).

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Bosch washer repair guide for error F03
Error codeF03Washer

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Locate and clean the drain pump filter, which is usually at the bottom front of the machine.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Ensure the drain hose is not kinked, blocked, or positioned too high.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    After cleaning the filter, check if the drain pump impeller can be turned by hand.

A quick explanation

What does F03 mean?

Problems with draining the water (water does not drain).

The full model number matters. Appliances can show the same code while using different wiring, sensors, or control parts.

The answer you came for

How to fix Bosch washer error F03

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Disconnect the washer from power by unplugging it from the wall outlet to ensure safety. 2. Locate the small service door on the bottom front of the washer. Place a shallow pan and several towels in front of it to catch residual water. 3. Open the service door. Slowly and carefully unscrew the drain pump filter cap, allowing the trapped water to drain into the pan. Once drained, fully remove the cap. 4. Clear any debris, lint, or foreign objects from the filter and the pump housing. Check if the small propeller (impeller) inside the pump can spin freely with your finger. 5. If the filter is clear and the impeller is not blocked but the washer still won't drain, the drain pump is likely faulty. Disconnect the internal hoses from the pump by squeezing their spring clamps with pliers and sliding them down. Be prepared for more water to spill. 6. Disconnect the electrical wire connector from the pump. Remove the screws holding the pump in place and take out the old pump. 7. Install the new drain pump, ensuring it is securely screwed in. Reconnect the hoses and their clamps, and plug in the electrical connector. Reinstall the clean filter cap, close the service door, and test the washer with a drain/spin cycle.

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How to Fix F03 Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the washer from power by unplugging it from the wall outlet to ensure safety.Locate the small service door on the bottom front of the washer. Place a shallow pan and several towels in front of it to catch residual water.Open the service door. Slowly and carefully unscrew the drain pump filter cap, allowing the trapped water to drain into the pan. Once drained, fully remove the cap.Clear any debris, lint, or foreign objects from the filter and the pump housing. Check if the small propeller (impeller) inside the pump can spin freely with your finger.If the filter is clear and the impeller is not blocked but the washer still won't drain, the drain pump is likely faulty. Disconnect the internal hoses from the pump by squeezing their spring clamps with pliers and sliding them down. Be prepared for more water to spill.Disconnect the electrical wire connector from the pump. Remove the screws holding the pump in place and take out the old pump.Install the new drain pump, ensuring it is securely screwed in. Reconnect the hoses and their clamps, and plug in the electrical connector. Reinstall the clean filter cap, close the service door, and test the washer with a drain/spin cycle.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Bosch Washer Bosch Washer Error F03: Use the code or symbol as the starting clue, then confirm the actual symptom before ordering parts. Unplug the washer before touching wiring, the lock, the pump area, or the control panel. Check the door lock, drain filter, inlet supply, and visible harness connections before replacing controls. If the code returns during the same part of the cycle, match the repair path to that stage: fill, wash, drain, spin, lock, or control response. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Bosch model number from the appliance tag. The same code 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 washer part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Bosch washer electronic control board Common replacement category: Main control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for control and communication faults after wiring and connector checks. Search Amazon for Bosch washer electronic control board Bosch washer user interface control panel Common replacement category: User interface / display board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for display, button, selector, or cycle-control faults. Search Amazon for Bosch washer user interface control panel Bosch washer drain pump assembly Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for drain, no-spin, and water-removal symptoms after filter and hose checks. Search Amazon for Bosch washer drain pump assembly Before ordering: match the part to the complete Bosch washer model number on the appliance tag. Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn't fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Record the complete model number and use model-specific diagnostics before ordering.

What may be causing it?

  • Clogged drain pump filter
  • Blocked or kinked drain hose
  • Foreign object jamming the drain pump impeller
  • Faulty drain pump

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

drain pump

Price noted in the current guide: $90-$145

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Bosch Washer error F03 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

Compatibility varies by model. Confirm that the Amazon listing includes your complete washer model number before ordering.

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