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!

Shimano STEPS Battery

E024

Battery overcurrent protection triggered

The battery's overcurrent protection has tripped, combined with a communication error towards the bike system, and no system functions will start. Causes range from loose cables to a short circuit in the wiring or a battery fault. The dealer needs to check all connections; if the error remains, deeper diagnosis of battery and wiring is required.

Drive system
Shimano STEPS
Category
Battery
Motor behavior
assist off
DIY-friendly?
shop recommended

Roadside self-help

  1. Disconnect the charger, reseat the battery and try a restart.
  2. If the error persists, have the dealer check all cable connections.

Possible causes

  • Loose or faulty cable connections medium
  • Short circuit or damage in the wiring medium
  • Fault in the battery protection electronics medium

Symptoms

  • System will not start
  • Error possibly appears during or after charging

Inspection / repair

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

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.