Nilfisk
Nilfisk 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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E01
Vacuum will not power on; battery LEDs remain off when trigger is pressed
Main Power-On Failure
E02
Vacuum starts then immediately shuts off within 1–3 seconds
Overcurrent or Short-Circuit Protection Trip
E03
Vacuum runs for a few seconds then stops; filter or bin icon flashes on LED display
Airflow Restriction / Filter Blockage Detected
E04
Battery icon flashes rapidly and unit will not start even with charger recently used
Battery Pack Fault / BMS Protection
E05
Motorized floor nozzle does not spin; nozzle LED indicator flashes
Brushroll Motor Overload / Jam Protection
E06
Vacuum shuts down and high-temperature or thermometer icon appears
Motor Overheating Protection
E07
LED display shows a fan or airflow icon with an error; suction is very weak
Airflow Sensor Fault or Severe Restriction
E08
Battery icon shows full but runtime is only a few minutes before shutdown
Battery Capacity Degradation
E09
Charger LED flashes error pattern and battery will not charge
Charging Fault / Charger-Battery Communication Error
E10
LED display shows a wrench or service icon; vacuum may still run but with reduced performance
General Service Reminder / Internal Fault Logged
E11
LED display shows a brush icon with an X; brushroll will not engage
Brushroll Disabled Due to Fault
E12
Unit powers on but immediately drops to lowest power and will not change modes
Mode Control / Power Level Circuit Fault
E13
Vacuum cuts out when tilted or rotated; intermittent power loss during use
Tilt/Orientation Sensor or Internal Connection Fault
E14
LED display shows a filter icon even after filter has been cleaned
Filter Sensor / Maintenance Counter Fault
E15
Vacuum will not start; lock or key icon displayed
Child Lock / Safety Lock Engaged
E16
LED display shows a bin icon with an error; unit refuses to start
Dust Bin Not Detected / Bin Sensor Fault
E17
LED display shows a thermometer over a battery; charging stops prematurely
Battery Temperature Protection During Charging
E18
Unit vibrates and then shuts down with a motor error icon
Motor Imbalance / Rotor Fault
Symptom
Battery pack is difficult to insert or remove from the vacuum
Battery Latch / Rail Wear or Deformation
Symptom
Brushroll spins intermittently or stops under light load
Brushroll Drive Weak / Slipping
Symptom
Dust escapes from around the bin or filter area during use
Filtration Leak / Poor Sealing
Symptom
HEPA filter clogs very quickly and suction drops after short use
Premature Filter Loading
Symptom
LED lights on the floor nozzle do not illuminate, but brushroll and suction work
Nozzle LED Circuit Failure
Symptom
Mini motorized pet tool makes grinding noise or stops under light pressure
Accessory Motor or Gearbox Failure
Symptom
Runtime is normal on low power but drops sharply on MAX mode
High-Load Battery or Motor Inefficiency
Symptom
Trigger or power button feels loose or does not always respond
Worn or Faulty Power Switch Assembly
Symptom
Unit occasionally emits static shocks to the user during operation
Static Electricity Build-Up
Symptom
Unit runs only in short bursts when trigger is held; feels like rapid pulsing
Pulsing Due to Blockage or Sensor Feedback
Symptom
Unit will not stand upright in parking position or falls over easily
Parking Lock / Stand Mechanism Failure
Symptom
Unpleasant or burnt smell coming from exhaust air
Odor Contamination / Overheating Components
Symptom
Vacuum does not respond after long storage period
Deeply Discharged / Sleep-Protected Battery
Symptom
Vacuum has very weak suction but motor sounds normal
General Airflow Restriction / Loss of Sealing
Symptom
Vacuum is excessively loud compared to normal operation
Motor or Fan Noise / Mechanical Wear
Symptom
Vacuum leaves debris on carpet even though suction seems strong
Poor Agitation / Brushroll Performance
Symptom
Vacuum makes a high-pitched whistling noise during use
Air Leak at Seals or Gaskets
Symptom
Vacuum shuts off when using motorized accessories but works with non-powered tools
Accessory Power Circuit Overload
Symptom
Wand connection feels loose and suction drops when moving the vacuum
Loose Wand / Connector Wear
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Vacuum will not power on; battery LEDs remain off when trigger is pressed
|
Main Power-On Failure | View Details |
| E02 |
Vacuum starts then immediately shuts off within 1–3 seconds
|
Overcurrent or Short-Circuit Protection Trip | View Details |
| E03 |
Vacuum runs for a few seconds then stops; filter or bin icon flashes on LED display
|
Airflow Restriction / Filter Blockage Detected | View Details |
| E04 |
Battery icon flashes rapidly and unit will not start even with charger recently used
|
Battery Pack Fault / BMS Protection | View Details |
| E05 |
Motorized floor nozzle does not spin; nozzle LED indicator flashes
|
Brushroll Motor Overload / Jam Protection | View Details |
| E06 |
Vacuum shuts down and high-temperature or thermometer icon appears
|
Motor Overheating Protection | View Details |
| E07 |
LED display shows a fan or airflow icon with an error; suction is very weak
|
Airflow Sensor Fault or Severe Restriction | View Details |
| E08 |
Battery icon shows full but runtime is only a few minutes before shutdown
|
Battery Capacity Degradation | View Details |
| E09 |
Charger LED flashes error pattern and battery will not charge
|
Charging Fault / Charger-Battery Communication Error | View Details |
| E10 |
LED display shows a wrench or service icon; vacuum may still run but with reduced performance
|
General Service Reminder / Internal Fault Logged | View Details |
| E11 |
LED display shows a brush icon with an X; brushroll will not engage
|
Brushroll Disabled Due to Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Unit powers on but immediately drops to lowest power and will not change modes
|
Mode Control / Power Level Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Vacuum cuts out when tilted or rotated; intermittent power loss during use
|
Tilt/Orientation Sensor or Internal Connection Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
LED display shows a filter icon even after filter has been cleaned
|
Filter Sensor / Maintenance Counter Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Vacuum will not start; lock or key icon displayed
|
Child Lock / Safety Lock Engaged | View Details |
| E16 |
LED display shows a bin icon with an error; unit refuses to start
|
Dust Bin Not Detected / Bin Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
LED display shows a thermometer over a battery; charging stops prematurely
|
Battery Temperature Protection During Charging | View Details |
| E18 |
Unit vibrates and then shuts down with a motor error icon
|
Motor Imbalance / Rotor Fault | View Details |
| – |
Battery pack is difficult to insert or remove from the vacuum
|
Battery Latch / Rail Wear or Deformation | View Details |
| – |
Brushroll spins intermittently or stops under light load
|
Brushroll Drive Weak / Slipping | View Details |
| – |
Dust escapes from around the bin or filter area during use
|
Filtration Leak / Poor Sealing | View Details |
| – |
HEPA filter clogs very quickly and suction drops after short use
|
Premature Filter Loading | View Details |
| – |
LED lights on the floor nozzle do not illuminate, but brushroll and suction work
|
Nozzle LED Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Mini motorized pet tool makes grinding noise or stops under light pressure
|
Accessory Motor or Gearbox Failure | View Details |
| – |
Runtime is normal on low power but drops sharply on MAX mode
|
High-Load Battery or Motor Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Trigger or power button feels loose or does not always respond
|
Worn or Faulty Power Switch Assembly | View Details |
| – |
Unit occasionally emits static shocks to the user during operation
|
Static Electricity Build-Up | View Details |
| – |
Unit runs only in short bursts when trigger is held; feels like rapid pulsing
|
Pulsing Due to Blockage or Sensor Feedback | View Details |
| – |
Unit will not stand upright in parking position or falls over easily
|
Parking Lock / Stand Mechanism Failure | View Details |
| – |
Unpleasant or burnt smell coming from exhaust air
|
Odor Contamination / Overheating Components | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum does not respond after long storage period
|
Deeply Discharged / Sleep-Protected Battery | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum has very weak suction but motor sounds normal
|
General Airflow Restriction / Loss of Sealing | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum is excessively loud compared to normal operation
|
Motor or Fan Noise / Mechanical Wear | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum leaves debris on carpet even though suction seems strong
|
Poor Agitation / Brushroll Performance | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum makes a high-pitched whistling noise during use
|
Air Leak at Seals or Gaskets | View Details |
| – |
Vacuum shuts off when using motorized accessories but works with non-powered tools
|
Accessory Power Circuit Overload | View Details |
| – |
Wand connection feels loose and suction drops when moving the vacuum
|
Loose Wand / Connector Wear | View Details |
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