E12
Shark Overcurrent on Main Brush or Drive Circuit

Robot announces E12 and may stop mid-clean, especially on carpets

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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

Main brush heavily loaded with debris, Carpet too thick causing high resistance, Partial short in brush motor wiring, Failing motor driver on main PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn the robot OFF.

  • Thoroughly clean brushes: Remove and clean the main brush and side brushes, ensuring they spin freely.
  • Test on hard floor: Run the robot on a hard surface to see if the error occurs only on thick carpets.
  • Reduce load: If the carpet is very deep pile, limit use in that area or create no-go zones if your model supports it.

Persistent E12 on normal floors after cleaning suggests a failing motor or main control board that may require professional replacement.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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