E17
Bissell
Boundary Sensor / Magnetic Strip Detection Error
Robot vacuum displays E17 and may not detect virtual boundaries or magnetic strips.
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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
Boundary sensor dirty or misaligned, Magnetic strip installed incorrectly, Faulty magnetic sensor (Hall sensor), Loose sensor wiring
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off the robot before handling boundary accessories.
- Verify boundary placement: Ensure Bissell magnetic boundary strips are flat on the floor with the correct side up as specified in the manual.
- Clean sensor area: Wipe the underside front area where the boundary sensor is located with a dry cloth.
- Test with known-good strip: Place a short piece of boundary strip in front of the robot and start a cleaning cycle to see if it stops at the strip.
- If E17 continues: The internal boundary detection sensor (often a Hall sensor) may be faulty. Replace the boundary sensor module.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Boundary Sensor Module
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