Repairing Bosch Dishwasher (SHU5315UC-06) Won't Fill (drain motor keeps running)

ID: 18949

Description: Common issue with wide range of Bosch...

Steps:

  1. Remove the two Torx or Phillips screws to release the lower access panel and set it aside.
  2. If there is water in the base, remove as much as you can with a rag (as pictured).
  3. It is normal to see a small amount of water in there but if there is a large amount, this may be what is causing the float to remain up and you may have a different issue.
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  4. Use a screwdriver to lift the float switch activator (red stick). It has tabs which makes the task easy (although they are difficult to see in the picture).
  5. Be careful not to shortcut the wires of the inlet valve with your screwdriver (it might be wise to turn off the electricity before this procedure).
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  6. Turn your dishwasher back on.
  7. This may not fix it permanently, but the same procedure will work again and again.
  8. If someone a permanent fix please share! I suspect a defective float switch (Bosch part #165256) but thee fact that my DW works for a couple of cycle before the issue coming back makes me a little skeptical.
  9. On this dishwasher you should check on the right side for a leaking wash motor pump assembly
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