E-bike reference

42 e-bike error codes, explained in plain language.

What does the code on your display mean? Causes, roadside self-help and sources — for Bosch, Shimano STEPS, Yamaha and more. Free and maintained with love for the detail. Enjoy the ride!

Bosch eBike Systems Display

410

Button on the on-board computer stuck or disabled

The system has detected that one or more buttons on the on-board computer or control unit are permanently pressed or not responding. This is usually caused by dirt or moisture that has worked its way in around the button. The drive itself is normally not damaged.

Drive system
Bosch eBike Systems
Category
Display
Motor behavior
assist unaffected
DIY-friendly?
possible

Roadside self-help

  1. Check whether a button is visibly stuck and press it several times to free it
  2. Carefully clean and dry the buttons
  3. Switch the system off and on again

Possible causes

  • Dirt around the button high
  • Moisture in the button mechanism medium
  • Mechanical damage to the button low

Symptoms

  • Error 410 shown on the display
  • One or more buttons do not respond
  • Assist level cannot be changed

Inspection / repair

  • Difficulty: easy
  • DIY: possible

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Applies to

Sources

How to read e-bike error codes

Unlike cars (OBD-II), e-bike codes are manufacturer-specific: the same number means something different on a Bosch than on a Shimano system. What matters is always the combination of drive system and code.