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 Battery

603

Internal battery fault (subsystem)

Like 602, this code indicates an internal fault in the eBike battery, in a different subsystem of the battery electronics. Bosch's official measure is a restart; a persistent error means the battery has to be diagnosed by a dealer and may need to be replaced.

Drive system
Bosch eBike Systems
Category
Battery
Motor behavior
behavior unclear
DIY-friendly?
shop recommended

Roadside self-help

  1. Restart the system
  2. If the error persists, have the battery checked by a Bosch dealer

Possible causes

  • Defective battery management electronics medium
  • Fault in the battery cells medium

Symptoms

  • Error 603 on the display
  • Battery or assistance behaves erratically

Inspection / repair

  • Difficulty: hard
  • DIY: shop recommended
  • dealer diagnostic tool required
  • Component: battery
  • Component: battery management system

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.