Kobold Carpet Cleaners Error Codes

E01

Carpet cleaner will not power on, display remains blank, no lights or sounds

Main Power Supply / Control Board Lockout

E02

Carpet cleaner powers on but motor does not start, brief click then stops

Motor Start Failure / Motor Protection Trip

E03

Solution pump does not run, no spray from nozzles, error E03 on display

Solution Pump Circuit Failure

E04

Dirty water tank full icon and E04 error even when tank is empty, suction stops

Dirty Water Tank Level Sensor Fault

E05

Brush motor does not run, E05 displayed, suction still works

Brush Motor / Agitator Drive Failure

E06

Overheat warning E06, unit shuts down after a few minutes of use

Thermal Overload / Airflow Restriction

E07

No water spray, E07 displayed, audible pump clicking or buzzing

Solution Line Blockage / Nozzle Obstruction

E08

Display shows E08 and unit will not start, often after transport or storage

Tilt / Position Sensor Error

E09

E09 displayed, unit stops and cannot be restarted until unplugged

Overcurrent / Motor Stall Protection

E10

E10 error, no response from control buttons or touch panel

User Interface / Keypad Communication Failure

E11

E11 displayed, solution leaks detected internally, unit may shut down

Internal Leak / Leak Sensor Triggered

E12

E12 error, suction weak and unit limits operation

Airflow Sensor / Pressure Sensor Fault

E13

E13 displayed, brush height or floor type adjustment not working

Brush Height Actuator / Position Sensor Error

E14

E14 error, heater function disabled, no warm solution

Solution Heater Circuit Fault

E15

E15 error, communication lost between base unit and powered wand/handle

CAN / Data Bus Communication Error

Symptom

Brush roller does not spin, but there is no error code and suction works

Mechanical Brush Drive Failure

Symptom

Carpet cleaner has very weak suction, but motor can be heard running

Airflow Restriction / Partial Blockage

Symptom

Carpet cleaner leaks water from the bottom when stationary

Static Leak from Solution Circuit

Symptom

Carpet cleaner leaves carpets overly wet, poor water pickup

Recovery / Extraction Performance Loss

Symptom

Carpet cleaner leaves streaks or uneven cleaning lines on carpet

Uneven Solution Distribution / Brush Contact

Symptom

Carpet cleaner trips household circuit breaker or RCD when switched on

Electrical Short / Earth Leakage

Symptom

Clean water tank difficult to remove or install, feels stuck

Tank Latch / Alignment Issue

Symptom

Detergent not mixing correctly, either too strong or no detergent in spray

Detergent Dosing / Mixing Fault

Symptom

Dirty water tank sensor light stays on, but there is no electronic error code and unit still runs intermittently

Mechanical Float Sticking (Indicator Only)

Symptom

Display or indicator LEDs flicker or dim when motor starts

Voltage Drop / Power Supply Instability

Symptom

Handle or wand gets unusually hot during operation

Electrical Resistance Heating / Poor Connection

Symptom

No water or solution spraying from the floor head, but no error code shown

Solution Delivery Failure (Non-Electronic)

Symptom

Solution dribbles constantly from nozzles even when trigger is not pressed

Solution Valve Not Closing

Symptom

Strong burning smell during use, sometimes accompanied by smoke from brush area

Brush Drive Overload / Belt Slipping

Symptom

Trigger on handle feels loose or does not activate spray

Mechanical Trigger / Microswitch Failure

Symptom

Unit does not respond to mode changes or settings adjustments

Mode Selector / Rotary Switch Failure

Symptom

Unit is excessively loud or makes grinding/screeching noises during operation

Motor Bearing Wear / Foreign Object in Fan

Symptom

Unit shuts off randomly during use and restarts after cooling

Thermal Cut-Out Activation

Symptom

Unit vibrates excessively or feels unstable when moving over carpet

Brush Imbalance / Floorhead Mechanical Vibration

Symptom

Unit will not stand upright or lock into storage position

Mechanical Upright Lock / Latch Failure

Symptom

Unpleasant musty or sour odor from exhaust air during use

Microbial Growth in Tanks / Internal Ducts

Symptom

Water or foam being drawn into the motor area, unusual noise, possible mist from exhaust

Dirty Water Tank Overfill / Separator Failure