Bosch Washer error code
Bosch Washer Error F08
Error code requiring model-specific diagnosis
Door was open when the cycle was commanded to start.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Check 1
Ensure the washer door is firmly closed and that no clothing is caught in the latch.
- 2Check 2
Examine the door latch mechanism for any visible damage or obstruction.
- 3Check 3
Turn the washing machine off, wait for a few minutes, and then turn it back on to see if the error clears.
A quick explanation
What does F08 mean?
Door was open when the cycle was commanded to start.
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 F08
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Step 1
1. Unplug the washer from the electrical outlet for safety. 2. Firmly close the washer door to ensure it has latched completely. Listen for a distinct 'click'. 3. Inspect the door lock area and the rubber door seal for any obstructions like clothing, lint, or foreign objects that may prevent the door from closing properly. Remove any you find. 4. To access the door lock, use pliers to expand and remove the metal spring clamp holding the rubber door boot seal to the front panel. Peel the seal away from the opening around the lock area. 5. Locate and unscrew the two screws that mount the door lock assembly to the washer's front panel. Reach in and carefully disconnect the electrical wire harness attached to the old lock. 6. Connect the wire harness to the new door lock assembly, then align the new lock with the screw holes on the front panel and secure it with the two screws. 7. Carefully reposition the rubber door boot seal onto the lip of the front panel and re-install the metal spring clamp. Plug the washer back in and run a short cycle to confirm the error is resolved.
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How to Fix F08 Error (Step-by-Step) Unplug the washer from the electrical outlet for safety and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Firmly close the washer door to ensure it has latched completely. Listen for a distinct 'click'.Inspect the door lock area and the rubber door seal for any obstructions like clothing, lint, or foreign objects that may prevent the door from closing properly. Remove any you find.To access the door lock, use pliers to expand and remove the metal spring clamp holding the rubber door boot seal to the front panel. Peel the seal away from the opening around the lock area.Locate and unscrew the two screws that mount the door lock assembly to the washer's front panel. Reach in and carefully disconnect the electrical wire harness attached to the old lock.Connect the wire harness to the new door lock assembly, then align the new lock with the screw holes on the front panel and secure it with the two screws.Carefully reposition the rubber door boot seal onto the lip of the front panel and re-install the metal spring clamp. Plug the washer back in and run a short cycle to confirm the error is resolved.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
What to Check Next on This Bosch Washer Bosch Washer Error F08: 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.
What may be causing it?
- Door is not securely closed
- Clothing or other items are caught in the door latch
- The door latch mechanism is damaged or has failed
These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Replacement part
OEM candidate: 00612148
Price noted in the current guide: $30-$105
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Bosch Washer error F08 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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