Bissell
Bissell Cordless Vacuums Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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BR
Brush roll icon flashes BR; vacuum suctions but brush does not spin
Brush Roll Fault Detected
CLG
Display shows CLG or a clog icon; suction is reduced and unit may pulse
Airflow Restriction / Clog Detected
E1
Cordless vacuum will not turn on; display briefly flashes E1 then shuts off
Battery Pack Communication Error
E2
Cordless vacuum shuts off shortly after starting; E2 appears on the display
Overcurrent / Motor Overload Protection
E3
Cordless vacuum runs but brush roll does not spin; E3 or brush icon flashes
Brush Roll Jam / Brush Motor Overload
E4
Cordless vacuum shuts off with E4 displayed after a few minutes of use
Overtemperature / Thermal Cutout
E5
Cordless vacuum will not charge; charger LED blinks and E5 appears on vacuum display (where equipped)
Battery Pack Overtemperature / Charging Fault
E6
Cordless vacuum display shows E6 and unit will not run even with a charged battery
Main Control Board Fault
E7
Cordless vacuum shows E7 and suction is weak or non-existent
Cyclone / Airflow Sensor Fault
E8
Cordless vacuum display shows E8 and unit shuts down when switching to MAX or Turbo mode
High-Load Power Mode Fault
E9
Cordless vacuum shows E9 and will not start; often after storage or shipping
Battery Pack Undervoltage Lockout
F1
Cordless vacuum shows F1 and the LED headlight flickers or does not turn on
Nozzle LED / Accessory Power Fault
F2
Cordless vacuum shows F2 and the trigger or power button does not respond consistently
User Interface / Switch Fault
F3
Cordless vacuum shows F3 and suction drops suddenly during use
Filter Detection / Filter Missing or Misinstalled
F4
Cordless vacuum shows F4 and runs only for a few seconds before shutting off
Current Sense / Short Circuit Protection
F5
Cordless vacuum shows F5 and the battery indicator behaves erratically (jumping from full to empty)
Battery Fuel Gauge / Sensing Fault
HOT
Display shows HOT or a temperature icon; vacuum stops and will not restart immediately
Thermal Overload Protection
LOW
Display shows LOW or a flashing empty battery icon and vacuum shuts off
Low Battery Shutdown
Symptom
Cordless vacuum accessory tools (crevice tool, dusting brush, mini motorized tool) have poor suction or do not spin (for motorized tools)
Accessory Performance Issue
Symptom
Cordless vacuum dirt bin door will not latch or pops open during use
Dirt Bin Latch Failure
Symptom
Cordless vacuum emits a burning smell or hot plastic odor during operation
Motor Overheating / Electrical Overload
Symptom
Cordless vacuum filter cover will not stay closed or keeps popping open
Filter Door Latch / Hinge Damage
Symptom
Cordless vacuum handle or body becomes uncomfortably hot to the touch during normal use
Excessive Motor Heat Transfer
Symptom
Cordless vacuum has very weak suction even with a fully charged battery
Low Suction / Airflow Restriction
Symptom
Cordless vacuum intermittently shuts off when the wand is moved or twisted
Intermittent Electrical Connection in Wand or Nozzle
Symptom
Cordless vacuum leaves debris behind on carpet even though suction seems normal
Poor Pickup / Brush Agitation Issue
Symptom
Cordless vacuum LED headlight flickers or does not turn on, but vacuum otherwise works normally
Nozzle LED Failure
Symptom
Cordless vacuum makes a loud high-pitched whistling noise during use
Air Leak / Seal Failure
Symptom
Cordless vacuum makes loud rattling or grinding noises from the floor nozzle
Brush Roll / Nozzle Mechanical Damage
Symptom
Cordless vacuum produces static shocks to the user during operation, especially on carpets
Static Electricity Buildup
Symptom
Cordless vacuum runs for only 1–3 minutes on a full charge, then shuts off
Short Runtime / Battery Capacity Loss
Symptom
Cordless vacuum smells musty or emits an unpleasant odor during use
Odor Contamination in Filters and Dirt Path
Symptom
Cordless vacuum spits debris or dust out of the front or sides of the nozzle
Nozzle Airflow / Seal Problem
Symptom
Cordless vacuum trigger must be held very hard or at a specific angle to keep the unit running
Worn Trigger Mechanism / Switch
Symptom
Cordless vacuum vibrates excessively, especially when using the motorized floor nozzle
Brush Roll Imbalance / Debris Accumulation
Symptom
Cordless vacuum wand connection is loose; nozzle or accessories fall off during use
Wand Lock / Coupler Wear
Symptom
Cordless vacuum will not charge; charger light does not come on or blinks rapidly
Charging Failure
Symptom
Cordless vacuum will not turn on at all; no lights or response when pressing power
No Power / Dead Unit
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR |
Brush roll icon flashes BR; vacuum suctions but brush does not spin
|
Brush Roll Fault Detected | View Details |
| CLG |
Display shows CLG or a clog icon; suction is reduced and unit may pulse
|
Airflow Restriction / Clog Detected | View Details |
| E1 |
Cordless vacuum will not turn on; display briefly flashes E1 then shuts off
|
Battery Pack Communication Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Cordless vacuum shuts off shortly after starting; E2 appears on the display
|
Overcurrent / Motor Overload Protection | View Details |
| E3 |
Cordless vacuum runs but brush roll does not spin; E3 or brush icon flashes
|
Brush Roll Jam / Brush Motor Overload | View Details |
| E4 |
Cordless vacuum shuts off with E4 displayed after a few minutes of use
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Overtemperature / Thermal Cutout | View Details |
| E5 |
Cordless vacuum will not charge; charger LED blinks and E5 appears on vacuum display (where equipped)
|
Battery Pack Overtemperature / Charging Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Cordless vacuum display shows E6 and unit will not run even with a charged battery
|
Main Control Board Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Cordless vacuum shows E7 and suction is weak or non-existent
|
Cyclone / Airflow Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Cordless vacuum display shows E8 and unit shuts down when switching to MAX or Turbo mode
|
High-Load Power Mode Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Cordless vacuum shows E9 and will not start; often after storage or shipping
|
Battery Pack Undervoltage Lockout | View Details |
| F1 |
Cordless vacuum shows F1 and the LED headlight flickers or does not turn on
|
Nozzle LED / Accessory Power Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
Cordless vacuum shows F2 and the trigger or power button does not respond consistently
|
User Interface / Switch Fault | View Details |
| F3 |
Cordless vacuum shows F3 and suction drops suddenly during use
|
Filter Detection / Filter Missing or Misinstalled | View Details |
| F4 |
Cordless vacuum shows F4 and runs only for a few seconds before shutting off
|
Current Sense / Short Circuit Protection | View Details |
| F5 |
Cordless vacuum shows F5 and the battery indicator behaves erratically (jumping from full to empty)
|
Battery Fuel Gauge / Sensing Fault | View Details |
| HOT |
Display shows HOT or a temperature icon; vacuum stops and will not restart immediately
|
Thermal Overload Protection | View Details |
| LOW |
Display shows LOW or a flashing empty battery icon and vacuum shuts off
|
Low Battery Shutdown | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum accessory tools (crevice tool, dusting brush, mini motorized tool) have poor suction or do not spin (for motorized tools)
|
Accessory Performance Issue | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum dirt bin door will not latch or pops open during use
|
Dirt Bin Latch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum emits a burning smell or hot plastic odor during operation
|
Motor Overheating / Electrical Overload | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum filter cover will not stay closed or keeps popping open
|
Filter Door Latch / Hinge Damage | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum handle or body becomes uncomfortably hot to the touch during normal use
|
Excessive Motor Heat Transfer | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum has very weak suction even with a fully charged battery
|
Low Suction / Airflow Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum intermittently shuts off when the wand is moved or twisted
|
Intermittent Electrical Connection in Wand or Nozzle | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum leaves debris behind on carpet even though suction seems normal
|
Poor Pickup / Brush Agitation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum LED headlight flickers or does not turn on, but vacuum otherwise works normally
|
Nozzle LED Failure | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum makes a loud high-pitched whistling noise during use
|
Air Leak / Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum makes loud rattling or grinding noises from the floor nozzle
|
Brush Roll / Nozzle Mechanical Damage | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum produces static shocks to the user during operation, especially on carpets
|
Static Electricity Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum runs for only 1–3 minutes on a full charge, then shuts off
|
Short Runtime / Battery Capacity Loss | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum smells musty or emits an unpleasant odor during use
|
Odor Contamination in Filters and Dirt Path | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum spits debris or dust out of the front or sides of the nozzle
|
Nozzle Airflow / Seal Problem | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum trigger must be held very hard or at a specific angle to keep the unit running
|
Worn Trigger Mechanism / Switch | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum vibrates excessively, especially when using the motorized floor nozzle
|
Brush Roll Imbalance / Debris Accumulation | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum wand connection is loose; nozzle or accessories fall off during use
|
Wand Lock / Coupler Wear | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum will not charge; charger light does not come on or blinks rapidly
|
Charging Failure | View Details |
| – |
Cordless vacuum will not turn on at all; no lights or response when pressing power
|
No Power / Dead Unit | View Details |
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