Bosch User Interface or Control Lock Issue

Control panel unresponsive, cannot change temperature or turn unit on/off

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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

Control lock feature enabled, Faulty touch panel, Loose ribbon cable, Failed display/control PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before removing the control panel.

Steps:

  • Check control lock: Many Bosch wine coolers have a child lock. Press and hold the lock key (or a combination specified in the manual) for several seconds to unlock.
  • Power reset: Disconnect power for 5–10 minutes, then reconnect and test the panel.
  • Inspect connections: Remove the control panel trim and check that the ribbon cable between the touch panel and display PCB is fully seated.
  • Replace touch panel or PCB: If still unresponsive, replace the touch control panel or the entire display/control assembly as per Bosch parts list.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Touch Control Panel
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