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Nilfisk Overcurrent or Short-Circuit Protection Trip

Vacuum starts then immediately shuts off within 1–3 seconds

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Blocked air path causing motor overload, Shorted brushless motor windings, Faulty motor driver circuit on main PCB, Jammed brushroll causing high current draw

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Remove the battery pack before inspecting the nozzle or motor area.

  • Check for blockages: Remove the floor nozzle, wand, and dust bin. Inspect the inlet, cyclone, wand, and nozzle neck for clogs (hair, dust bunnies, plastic). Clear all debris.
  • Inspect brushroll: Remove the brushroll from the motorized nozzle. Cut away hair and threads from bearings and bristles. Ensure the brushroll spins freely by hand.
  • Test without nozzle: Reinstall the battery and run the vacuum with only the main body (no wand/nozzle). If it runs normally, the fault is in the nozzle motor or brushroll.
  • Check filter condition: Remove and clean/replace the pre-motor and HEPA filters. Severely clogged filters can cause overcurrent.
  • If it still shuts off quickly: The main motor or motor driver on the PCB may be shorted. Do not continue to run it; contact a Nilfisk service center.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Main Brushless Motor Assembly
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