Motor overload error — drum motor drawing excessive current
The F43 error on the Bosch WAJ24060IN indicates motor overload error — drum motor drawing excessive current. This typically occurs due to drum severely overloaded with laundry exceeding motor capacity. Most homeowners fix this in 15–25 min by following the steps below.
Safety Warning
This is a high-severity error. Unplug the appliance immediately and assess the situation before attempting any repair.
Common Causes of F43
- 1Drum severely overloaded with laundry exceeding motor capacity
- 2Foreign object jammed between the drum and tub
- 3Motor bearings worn out causing excessive drag
- 4Drive motor winding beginning to fail
How to Fix F43
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Step 1
Stop the washer immediately and pull the power cord from the wall
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Step 2
Open the door and remove at least half of the laundry to reduce the load
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Step 3
Manually rotate the drum — it should turn freely without scraping or grinding sounds
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Step 4
If the drum does not rotate freely, check around the door seal for foreign objects
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Step 5
Plug in the washer and run a short spin cycle with the reduced load
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Step 6
If the error returns, the motor bearings or motor winding may have failed and need professional replacement
Tools Needed
When to Call a Technician
Drum rotates freely with a light load but F43 persists — drum bearings or motor winding has failed
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bosch F43 error
Yes, that is exactly what F43 means. The motor is pulling more current than it should. Start by cutting the load in half — overloading is the most common trigger. If F43 keeps coming back with normal loads, the drum bearings or motor winding may be wearing out and causing additional drag on the motor.
Worn drum bearings typically produce a loud rumbling or grinding noise during the spin cycle before triggering error codes like F43. Another sign is the drum wobbling when pushed from side to side with the door open. If you hear these sounds, arrange professional bearing replacement before the failure becomes more extensive and costly.
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