Troubleshooting Roomba 5xx

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Visual And Audio Charging Error Codes

The little light to the left of the Clean light on the 500 series, (which if it is there can look like either a little Roomba or an exclamation point) is called the “Check Robot” light.

All models may not have the same indicators but there will either be beeps, a voice and/or a display for the error.

If your Roomba’s CLEAN light is blinking orange and the Check Robot light illuminates, the robot is experiencing a charging error. The Check Robot light will blink out the error number every 2 seconds. For example, if the robot has an error code 2, it will blink twice, pause for 2 seconds, blink twice, etc.

Please watch your robot when the CLEAN light is blinking to determine what error code your robot is displaying. Have this information ready when you call so that IRobot can assist you further.

IRobot Roomba 500 Series Charging Error Codes

Clean/Power light pulses orange and Check Robot ( ! ) light blinks a number of times every 2 seconds

1 Blink = No Display - No Voice

Remove battery pull tab. Remove bottom cover by removing 4 large screws, remove battery and make sure that there is nothing obstructing the contacts. Reinstall battery and securely tighten all 4 bottom cover screws. (Tip: Tighten the 2 screws up front near the battery first.) If screws are missing, ask IRobot for replacements. If a bottom cover screw does not engage or cannot be tightened, the Roomba may need to be replaced. May need to replace battery if problem persists.

2 Blinks = Display: Err 2 - Voice: Charging Error 2

May need to replace Roomba, power supply & home base.

3 Blinks = Display: Err 3 - Voice: Charging Error 3

May need to replace Roomba, power supply & home base.

5 Blinks = Display: Err 5 - Voice: Charging Error 5

Remove battery pull tab. Remove the battery, press & hold DOCK + SPOT for 10 seconds, re-insert battery and try again. Move charging setup to a cooler environment. May need to replace power supply.

6 Blinks = Display: Err 6 - Voice: Charging Error 6

Move charging setup to a cooler environment and make sure there is nothing sitting on top of the robot. May need to replace battery or Roomba, power supply & home base.