How to Dismantle a Bosch Washing Machine & Enter Diagnostic Mode | Spare Parts Teardown | Series 4&6

In this video, I’m fully dismantling a Bosch Series 6 WAT28421GB/01 washing machine. While the internal components of this 2017 model are in perfect working order, a heavily damaged cabinet and a torn door seal gasket mean this machine is going to be stripped down to save its good parts. Manufacturers are making it increasingly difficult and expensive to repair modern appliances. With overpriced components and sealed drums, the Right to Repair is under threat. By salvaging these perfectly good parts (like the motor, PCB and pump), we can save other machines from the landfill and help you repair your appliances at an affordable price! 🌍♻️ In this comprehensive teardown, I’ll also walk you through how to enter diagnostic test mode and explain common Bosch error codes, which are also applicable to Siemens Series 4 & 6 washers. Common Error Codes on Bosch and Siemens Series 4 & 6 Washers E16: Door not shut completely, broken door sensor or switch E17: Closed water tap, low pressure, blocked filter, or broken valves E18: Blocked pump or drain hose, kinked hose, or excessive foam E19: Broken heating circuit, low voltage, or a broken heater E23: Leak in the water system or water collected in the base tub E34: Broken lock, stuck door hook, or a stiff door gasket E43: Drum blocked by laundry, drum running roughly, or damaged motor Spare Parts for Bosch WAT28421GB/01 Washing Machine Door Seal 00686848 Pump 00145212 Motor 00145822 Drum 00714311 Display Panel 11013759 Soap Drawer 00702581 Control Panel PCB 12020954 Door Outer Trim 11005268 Outer Door Seal Clamp 11042475 Door Lock 10031405 Inner Door Seal Clamp 00670743 Soap Box 11011877 11011543 Water Valve 00606001 Pressure Switch 10012218 Pulley Wheel 11019641 Belt 55000002576 00678915 Motor PCB 12016026 Mains Plug 00632994 Heater 12004179 Waste Pipe 00702582 Suspension Legs 00702596 Other Planned Obsolescence Videos & Useful Links 📹 I Nearly Got ARRESTED for Exposing the Big... 📹 The Rise of PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE: This Is ... 📹 Washing Machine SCAM EXPOSED! The Truth Ab... 📹 The SHOCKING Truth About Your Appliances! ... 📹 The Secret Counter in Your Washing Machine... 📹 Tumble Dryers the Shocking Truth About Hea... 📹 Why Your Appliances FAIL SO FAST! Lab Resu... 🍺 https://www.how-to-repair.com/buy-pau... 📹 Bosch Siemens Washing Machine Service Test... 📹 What a 40 YEARS an Engineer THINKS of Mode... 📹 Bosch Washing Machines: The Death of a Rep... 📹 How to Fix E36-10 Error Code on Bosch & Si... 📹 Bosch WAN28259GB Washing Machine An Engine... 📹 Bosch & Siemens Washing Machine Maintenanc... Amazon Affiliate Links 🛒 Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3UUlfWP 🛒 Hook Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3yASRQA 🛒 Electricity Usage Monitor Power Meter: https://amzn.to/40hMMEb 🛒 Digital Thermometer Thermocouple: https://amzn.to/4gE2jUF 🛒 Crocodile Clip Adapters: https://amzn.to/4nW7umj 🛒 Torx Safety Set: https://amzn.to/47fg3S8 🛒 Hose Clamp Plier Set: https://amzn.to/4edilGu NEED MORE HELP? If you have a problem with your appliance, I'm happy to help. Create a short video of the fault (including the make and model number), upload it to your own YouTube channel, and send me the link through the Contact Us page on my website. This helps me see the problem firsthand! ➡️ Contact Us: https://www.how-to-repair.com/contact... ⏲️ We've added timestamps below to make it easier for you to navigate this video: 00:00 Why We Are Dismantling This Bosch Series 6 Washer 01:19 How to Enter Diagnostic Test Mode on a Bosch Washing Machine 02:29 Testing Water Fill & Explaining E29 Error Code 03:22 Diagnostic Mode 3: Testing the Spin Cycle & Pump 04:40 The Right to Repair & Expensive Bosch Spare Parts 05:45 Removing the Top Panel & Soap Dispenser Drawer 06:02 How to Fix Fabric Softener Not Dispensing (Siphon Blockage) 06:40 Removing the Dispenser Housing (Dealing with Seized Screws) 08:21 Removing the Front Panel & Washing Machine Door 09:58 Removing the Door Seal Outer Retaining Band 10:47 Removing the Door Interlock & Emergency Release (E16 / F16 Error) 12:29 How to Remove the Rubber Door Seal Gasket 13:22 Removing the Drain Pump (E18 Error Code) 14:57 Removing the Water Inlet Valve & Pressure Switch 16:58 Removing the Back Panel & Drive Belt (Size: 5 PJ 1255) 18:41 Disconnecting the Heater Element Wiring 19:31 Removing the Induction Motor 21:17 Removing the Main Control Board (PCB) & Important Advice 24:01 How Bosch Changed Their Suspension Leg Design 24:52 Lifting the Washing Machine Drum Out of the Cabinet 26:05 Final Thoughts on Recycling & Affordable Appliance Repair (Facebook) Facebook: how.to.repair.appliances (Instagram) Instagram: how_to_repair_appliances #ApplianceRepair #RightToRepair #BoschSeries4 #BoschSeries6 #SiemensSeries4 #SiemensSeries6 #WashingMachineTeardown #DIYRepair #BoschRepair #BoschErrorCodes #E29error #E18error #E16error