How to repair a Bosch washing machine that won't start

My Bosch washing machine wouldn't start. When I selected a wash program with the dial the digital display on the screen lit up with the time ok but nothing would happen when I pressed the start button. This video shows how I investigated and resolved the issue.
The cost of purchasing a replacement part (Mechanical door interlock) online was under £31 (approx. $41 USD).
The quoted charge for a company to spend less than five minutes to repair the problem was just under £114 (approx. $152 USD).
I hope this video helps you out and saves you money. If it does please let me know in the comments and consider hitting the thumbs up "like" button. If you can subscribe that also helps.
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[@user-tj6cd2rc1w]

Brilliant - helped me diagnose the problem, identify what needed to be replaced, and fixed it myself! Thanks!!

[@shikhabhalla1473]

I never ever commented on anything ever on UA-cam but I must say it is life saver, first option worked for me too. Thanks for uploading the video.

[@HorusBloodmoon]

I am having the same issue with a Bosch front loader. It is also saying that the weight of the laundry is at 0% capacity. I am going to change out the locking mechanism to see if that fixes the issue of the wash cycle not starting. Thank you for making such an easy to follow video. Well done.

[@gee4137]

Thanks my lock just needed refitting into holes. Thanks for the video saved me getting a repair person out. WM is about 15 years old hopefully I’ll get a bit more out if it now😀

[@RomeoKhozaRamirez]

1.25 did the trick, that was me… Thank you 🤝🏾

[@robcartwood7939]

LOL. Wish I'd seen this before pulling mine apart to try and get to the switch from the top!

[@game_whisperer1606]

Thank you, saved me a fortune. Quite easy when you know how, and you taught me how.

[@cbcb102]

Thank you, my problem was sorted by holding the start button in for 5 seconds. Thank you, your video has saved me money and hassle.

[@consumedbynature]

Excellent!

[@rogervonschleusingen4603]

THANK-YOU MATE , FROM USA , MY MACHINE STARTED WITH THE REBOOT , I HAVE REPLACED THE SEAL BEFORE AND WHAT A PAIN IN THE ASS . STAY AWESOME !!

[@emmanuelkbantu1269]

Thank you so much I just fix my washing machine by watching your video
You are a star 🌟

[@valeriamuscardin6071]

The five sec pressing button worked for me, thank you!

[@simonsays6481]

1:25 that was it for me. Thanks a million 🥳

[@humakhalid8222]

Thank you so much sir. The first option was worked for me.

[@MusicalManifest666]

Thanks very much mate! Worked very well! Great video!

[@trudim6024]

Our washing machine wasn’t starting so I tried the 5 second reset, it still didn’t do anything right away so I tried opening the door (thinking may be a door lock problem as with yours and if not, it should be locked shut) and it opened. Slammed it shut again and it started the wash cycle! Thanks 👍👍👍
Update: the electric lock that the catch clicks into did need replacing not long after.

[@marlenekosaber2039]

A big thank you

[@xelent702]

Replacing the switch was easy thanks to your video:) Thank you:)

[@missjustpeachygirl]

Thank you so much, the 5 second reset did it.

[@miguellarguinho4939]

Bloody lifesaver! Thanks a lot!

[@adelegreen391]

Thank you sooooo much, this is what's up with mine an I can fix it 👍💜

[@rajeshwarim8965]

Wohooo!!! Bro!! I fixed it!! Thank you so much❤

[@stevenmintandrews4859]

Cheers holding the button worked .😮

[@soniyaprabha5679]

Thank uuu for ur valuable information

[@andrewhannon937]

Thanks for the help easy fix.

[@devarajanaiknaik6462]

V good diagnosis it's helpful

[@javnikathakar284]

Use First tecnique and done, thank youu so much

[@cathybedwell1877]

That was it for me, I think the door just needed a bit of a slam to close. Thank you!

[@hotpointbrownlover3365]

nice video

[@timepassnilambur]

Thank you👌👌

[@10star55]

Thank you

[@Happygolucky1989]

I have seen some videos where you have to replace the switch on the door too. What is the best option to do the lock kn the machine or the door or both?

[@julianw7272]

saved mee

[@danandlaundry]

I will do that with mine eventually

[@mayomode]

Hi. I own that model and i need to repair the control panel buttons, do i need the spare part or can i use a simple push button? Thanks

[@EmirUysal]

How can we be sure that it is the switch before we decide and order a new switch?

[@daphnechimudima8934]

😢mine puts water and sometimes washes like now it washed puts water to rinse but doesn't rinse just stopped after a while drains water,put water to rinse again stops then drains again without rinsing 😢😢don't know what to do m so stressed right now

[@niroshak2041]

Hi andi topload machine state bottom not work sir how to repare

[@carldilores8962]

I bought a used unit. The lady said it worked great. I plugged it in and got 2 beeps and nothing. I tried pushing the start button for 5 seconds to reset. Nothing. I replaced the door switch thinking that was it. It isn't. Same exact thing. Always 2 beeps. I read through the online owners manual and wasn't mentioned at all. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated....Thank you, Carl

[@consumedbynature]

Sorry Carl, it sounds a bit of a mystery

[@carldilores8962]

@@consumedbynature Thank you buddy. Would it have possibly have
anything to do with me changing the strange "European" type plug to standard 3 prong plug??

[@avam3763]

I’m having the same issue 😕 thanks for the tips!

[@benjamin0523]

@@consumedbynature Got same issue on mine. Any luck it's been fixed? Thanks.

[@00977sujesh]

In same boat here. I banged couple of time in door and worked for this time.

[@rajaram1916]

I have bosch WAT28400UC 300 series and having same issue, does anyone has experience repairing this model ?

[@timeflys7561]

I bought bosch WAT28400UC 300 series as well, brand new, cannot start the cycle. Did you get the solution?

[@peterripuli9982]

What if u dont have a start button? How do u hold…??

[@peterripuli9982]

Can u hold the start button for 5sec? Will that work..?

[@semsijadukelaj9979]

Kolkoje ves masina bos cena

[@kevinhumphrey809]

Replaced switch still will not start