Error Code	Symptom	Fault Type	Guide
E1	Cordless Shark vacuum will not power on; battery icon flashes once then unit shuts off	Battery Pack Protection / Undervoltage Lockout	View Details
E10	Cordless Shark vacuum indicates an error when switching between hard floor and carpet modes; brush mode LEDs flash and mode will not change	Mode Selector / Brush Control Circuit Fault	View Details
E11	Shark cordless vacuum shows an error pattern when the dust bin is removed or not fully latched; unit will not run	Dust Cup Presence / Bin Sensor Fault	View Details
E12	Cordless Shark vacuum indicates an error when the filter cover is removed; unit will not start until cover is reinstalled, but error persists even with cover on	Filter Door / Safety Interlock Fault	View Details
E13	Cordless Shark vacuum shows an error when the handheld unit is attached to certain powered accessories (e.g., mini motorized pet tool)	Accessory Motor Overload / Short Circuit	View Details
E14	Cordless Shark vacuum displays an error pattern and will not start after long storage; battery appears full but motor does not run	Motor Start Circuit / Soft-Start Failure	View Details
E15	Cordless Shark vacuum shows an error when switching to handheld mode from stick mode; unit powers off unexpectedly	Mode Transition / Handle Connection Fault	View Details
E2	Cordless Shark vacuum stops shortly after starting; motor cuts out and E2 is indicated by flashing battery/brush LEDs	Overcurrent / Motor Overload Protection	View Details
E3	Shark cordless vacuum shuts down and indicates an overheat condition (e.g., red LED, E3 pattern); unit restarts only after cooling	Thermal Overload / Overheating Protection	View Details
E4	Cordless Shark vacuum shows an error pattern when the brushroll is engaged; brush indicator flashes and floor nozzle stops spinning	Brushroll Overload / Stall Protection	View Details
E5	Battery indicator LEDs flash in an alternating or specific E5 pattern when trying to charge the Shark cordless vacuum battery	Battery Temperature Fault (Too Hot or Too Cold)	View Details
E6	Cordless Shark vacuum will not charge; charger LED flashes error pattern (E6 style) and battery never gains charge	Battery Pack Fault / Cell Imbalance	View Details
E7	Cordless Shark vacuum powers on but shuts off immediately when the trigger or power button is pressed; error pattern suggests control fault	Main Control PCB / Trigger Switch Fault	View Details
E8	LEDs indicate an error when the handheld unit is docked; vacuum will not charge or power on from dock	Docking Station / Charging Base Communication Fault	View Details
E9	Cordless Shark vacuum shows an error when the LED headlight or floor nozzle is connected; unit works without nozzle but errors with it attached	Accessory Identification / Communication Error	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum emits a burning smell during or after use	Overheating Motor or Brushroll	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum has very weak suction even though the motor sounds normal	Airflow Restriction / Loss of Suction	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum is unusually loud compared to when it was new	Increased Operating Noise	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum leaves a trail of dust behind the unit or around the exhaust	Filtration / Seal Failure	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum leaves lines of debris or snowplows larger particles instead of picking them up	Brushroll / Floor Nozzle Performance Issue	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum makes a loud high‑pitched whine or screeching noise during use	Motor Bearing Wear / Air Leak Whistle	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum makes a rattling or grinding noise from the floor nozzle when in use	Brushroll / Gearbox Mechanical Damage	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum produces excessive vibration in the handle or floor nozzle during use	Mechanical Imbalance / Debris Build-Up	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum runs but the brushroll does not spin; no brush indicator lights or they remain off	Brushroll Drive Failure	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum runs for only a few minutes on a full charge, then shuts off without any error lights	Battery Capacity Degradation	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum shuts off randomly during use but restarts after a few seconds or when the handle is moved	Intermittent Power / Loose Connection	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum will not stand securely in its charging dock or wall mount; may fall or lose charging contact	Dock / Mount Alignment Issue	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum will not start at all; no lights, no response when pressing power button	No Power / Dead Unit	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum's attachments (crevice tool, dusting brush) fall off easily during use	Accessory Retention / Locking Issue	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum's battery indicator LEDs do not light during use, but the vacuum runs normally	Battery Level Indicator Failure	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum's battery or handle area becomes very hot to the touch during normal use	Battery / Electrical Overheating	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum's battery will not release from the handle or dock; latch is stuck	Battery Latch / Mechanical Jam	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum's brushroll starts and stops repeatedly while vacuum remains powered	Brushroll Intermittent Operation	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum's dust cup door will not stay closed or pops open during use	Dust Cup Latch Failure	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum's filters become dirty very quickly and suction drops after only a short time	Excessive Dust Loading / Cyclone Inefficiency	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum's handheld unit vibrates or rattles when no accessories are attached	Internal Fan / Motor Imbalance	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum's LED headlights flicker or do not turn on, but suction is normal	Headlight / LED Circuit Fault	View Details
–	Cordless Shark vacuum's MAX/Boost mode does not engage; suction remains at normal level	High-Power Mode Control Failure	View Details

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