Ecovacs General Drive System Error

Robot vacuum reports E1 and will not start; often associated with wheel or movement issues.

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

One or both drive wheels stalled, Wheel encoder error, Obstruction under robot, Main board drive circuit fault

Safety first: Turn the robot OFF and flip it over.

Inspect wheels: Rotate both drive wheels by hand and clear any debris.
Check for obstructions: Remove any objects stuck under the robot, including rugs or cords.
Power reset: Turn the robot back on and test in an open area.

If E1 persists: Further diagnosis of the drive wheels and main board is needed; one or both wheel modules may require replacement.

Hard 4/5

Drive Wheel Assembly or Main Control Board

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