Robot vacuum shows E17 and may spin in place or fail to navigate correctly.

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.

Possible Causes

Robot started on uneven or soft surface, Internal gyroscope calibration lost, Strong magnetic or vibration interference, IMU hardware fault

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Place the robot on a firm, level floor away from speakers or strong magnets.

Reboot and recalibrate:

Turn OFF the main power switch for 30 seconds, then ON.
Some models support IMU calibration via button combination or app; follow the manual if available.

Start from dock:

Place the robot on the charging dock and start cleaning from there to allow proper orientation.

Advanced: If E17 persists and the robot cannot drive straight, the IMU (gyroscope/accelerometer) on the mainboard may be defective. Mainboard replacement is typically required.

Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

IMU / Gyroscope Module (on Mainboard)

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