Bagotte Drive Wheel or Gearbox Noise

Robot vacuum makes loud clicking or knocking noises when moving or turning.

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.

Possible Causes

Debris in wheel treads, Damaged wheel gear teeth, Loose wheel module mounting screws, Cracked wheel hub

Safety: Turn OFF the robot.

Steps:

Inspect wheels: Check both drive wheels for stones, hard debris, or objects stuck in the treads.
Clean wheel wells: Remove hair and debris from around the wheels.
Check mounting screws: If accessible, tighten the screws holding the drive wheel modules to the chassis.
Spin wheels by hand: Listen for clicking or grinding. If present, the internal gearbox may be damaged.
Replace module: Install a new Bagotte drive wheel module on the noisy side.

Medium 3/5

Drive Wheel Module

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