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Bosch Washer error code

Bosch Washer Error F04

Water leakage.

Water leakage.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Bosch washer repair guide for error F04
Error codeF04Washer

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Ensure the drum can rotate freely by hand.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Inspect the motor's carbon brushes for wear; they typically need to be a certain length to function correctly.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Visually inspect the wiring connections to the motor for any loose or damaged wires.

A quick explanation

What does F04 mean?

Water leakage.

The answer you came for

How to fix Bosch washer error F04

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

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    Step 1

    1. Disconnect the washer from the power source and water supply.

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    Step 2

    2. Remove the top and back panels of the washing machine to access the internal components.

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    Step 3

    3. Carefully tilt the washer to access the motor at the bottom.

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    Step 4

    4. Locate the motor and identify the carbon brushes, which are small rectangular blocks connected to the motor with wires.

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    Step 5

    5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the carbon brushes and unscrew them from the motor housing.

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    Step 6

    6. Install the new carbon brushes, ensuring they are securely fastened and the electrical connectors are reattached.

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    Step 7

    7. Reassemble the washer by securing the back and top panels, reconnecting the power and water, and testing for proper operation.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix F04 Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the washer from the power source and water supply. Remove the top and back panels of the washing machine to access the internal components. Carefully tilt the washer to access the motor at the bottom. Locate the motor and identify the carbon brushes, which are small rectangular blocks connected to the motor with wires. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the carbon brushes and unscrew them from the motor housing. Install the new carbon brushes, ensuring they are securely fastened and the electrical connectors are reattached. Reassemble the washer by securing the back and top panels, reconnecting the power and water, and testing for proper operation. Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Bosch Washer Bosch Washer Error F04: 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. Likely Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Bosch Washer part can vary by full model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Washer electronic control board Common replacement category: Main control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for control and communication faults after wiring checks. Inspect wiring, connectors, airflow, water path, or filters first as applicable. Search Amazon for Washer electronic control board Washer user interface control panel Common replacement category: User interface / display board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for display, button, selector, or cycle-control faults. Inspect wiring, connectors, airflow, water path, or filters first as applicable. Search Amazon for Washer user interface control panel Washer drain pump assembly Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for drain, no-spin, and water-removal symptoms after filter checks. Inspect wiring, connectors, airflow, water path, or filters first as applicable. Search Amazon for Washer drain pump assembly Before ordering: match the part to the complete 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. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Worn motor carbon brushes
  • Faulty motor
  • Loose wiring connection at the motor
  • Defective motor tacho

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

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: 00605694

Price noted in the current guide: $40-$70

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Bosch Washer error F04 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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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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