Bosch Error 43
I got Bosch and it showed error 43 on LCD. My wife googled it and rest it. Now machine will NOT spin. I opened the back to see if its belt is still on but its motor is not moving?
any suggestions please?
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Bosch washing machine showed error 43 and would not spin
- The problem
- The Bosch washing machine displayed error 43 on the LCD. After it was reset, the machine would no longer spin. The owner checked the rear of the machine and reported that the belt was still fitted, but the motor was not moving.
- Likely cause
- A motor-related fault was suspected, but the discussion did not confirm a specific failed part or exact cause. The accepted reply stated that if the motor is not running there could be many different causes.
- What fixed it
- No repair was confirmed. The owner sought a repair price by phone and was quoted £100.00, but chose to replace the machine instead of proceeding with diagnosis or repair.
- Checks to try
- Observed error 43 on the display
- Machine reset after the fault appeared
- Checked the rear of the machine
- Confirmed the belt was still on
- Observed that the motor was not moving
- Obtained a phone repair quote of £100.00
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
3 Answers
Hello there. I don't have any Bosch error codes going as high as 43. But if the motor is not running there could be many different causes unfortunately. My article here looks at all the different causes and gives general advice Washing machine drum not turning
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YEs, I thinks problem is related to its motor. I opened its back lid and motor is not moving. I have no other means to test its motor. I contacted with one guy on the phone. HE is asking £100.00 for its repair.
I am going to replace it the new one instead.
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