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E:27 on a Bosch dishwasher – diverter silent or voltage low

The wash ends earlier than it should, and E:27 explains why: the spray diverter, or the small motor behind it, did not respond. Bosch lists a second cause for the same code, which is household voltage…

Medium · inspection needed
Code
E:27
Appliance
Dishwasher
Brand
Bosch
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What E:27 means

The wash ends earlier than it should, and E:27 explains why: the spray diverter, or the small motor behind it, did not respond. Bosch lists a second cause for the same code, which is household voltage staying under 85 volts in the US. That starves the motor and gives the same result. A meter reading at the diverter separates the two cases.

Common causes of E:27

  • Diverter or its drive motor dead
  • Supply voltage staying low at the appliance
  • Power module sending the wrong voltage to the switch
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Watch the kitchen lights when the dishwasher, the disposer or the microwave starts. 2. If they dim noticeably, write down which appliance does it. 3. Low voltage in the house is a wiring matter for an electrician. 4. If the lights stay steady, tell us, since that points toward the diverter.

! Why to stop there
  • Voltage readings at the switch are live measurements near water, so they are not a home project.
  • Replacing the diverter when the real cause is low supply voltage fixes nothing.
  • Household wiring work belongs to a licensed electrician, not to an appliance visit.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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How do I know if low voltage is my problem?

Dimming lights, a humming fridge or other appliances struggling are clues. We can measure at the dishwasher during a cycle, and if it is low, we point you toward an electrician.

Can a bad diverter cause E:27 too?

Yes, which is why the voltage check comes first. If the supply is good and the diverter still does not move, then the part itself has failed and needs replacing.

Will the machine still wash with E:27 showing?

Not reliably. It tends to close the program early, so dishes come out partly cleaned. We would not keep rerunning it, because low voltage can strain motors.

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