20 Most Recent Bosch 24 in. SGS43C12 Classixx Free-Standing Dishwasher - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Hello Becky,

The most likely causes are a failed drain pump motor (or capacitor) or a jammed/broken pump impeller. There is a very simply simple test on classixx models which which help you to determine the cause, or where to look next.

1. Turn the wash cycle selector to any wash cycle so the "ON" light is illuminated, but do not press the START/STOP button.
2. Open the door and pull the lower basket out.
3. Locate the 'float', lift it up fully and keep it held up.

(The float is a dome/mushroom shaped protrusion in the base of the washer just to the left of the drain and partially hidden by the spray arm)

When you lift the float, the drain pump should run instantly and the water should drain from the washer. If you can hear a low hum from the pump motor in the base of the washer, but the water doesn't drain, then it's likely that the pump impeller is jammed or it may have broken away from the spindle. If this is the case, try repeatedly lifting and dropping the float fairly rapidly. Repeated stop/start signals to the pump motor can sometimes free a stuck impeller.

If you cannot hear any noise from the base of the washer when you lift the float, then the drain pump motor or the motor capacitor may have failed. A failed capacitor is often accompanied by a buzzing noise. Further testing will be required to determine the exact cause of the fault.

Please try the simple test above and then post back with the results for further assistance.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
BElectric

ok sounds like a drain promblem love your do it your selfness but one thing you must keep in mind its under warrenty and if you mess with it you could void your warrenty if you have a cancel drain option try that if it still doesnt drain call for service

The only way to eliminate a pump issue is to actually remove the pump and check it internally, it doesn't take much to block them and also the impellers can come loose, It sound like you are handy with tools so i suggest removing the drain pump and while it's off check the hoses that run to and from the pump for obstructions and make sure the impeller is not loose.

The control board on this model is know to have issues with dry solder joints, If you are handy with a soldering iron you can fix it quite easily.

After 8 years service the seal may have perished, so you should feel for a crack by stretching the rubber where you noticed the leak.

The green wire that you are describing is a safety ground wire. It typically connects between the metal wiring box and the screw that hold the cover on the box. BTW, the other ground wire can also connect to that cover fastening screw.

Free standing dishwashers do not need "installation". Inlet hose simply connects to standard faucet and exhaust set in sink. If you have a fancy faucet that is incompatible with your faucet, you could get creative and unscrew the faucet head and connect the dishwasher inlet hose to it.

Most likely problem is water-fill selenoid. It is located at hose connection under dishwasher. Suggest replacing selenoid.

Open kick panel under front of dishwasher. With flashlight, observe drain selenoid during exhaust cycle. If it does not operate, it must be replaced.

it could either be the switch or the power to the dishwasher has been turned off such as the circuit breaker

there should be either a screw cap or a door that opens and you can add the rinseaid

Yes that works the same just do not overfill

not worth fixing, you are better off putting that money towards a new one. unless you can find the arm and repair it yourself

the fan is probably busted. may just need to replace the fan. but if its washing the dishes fine and drying them , then you probably shouldnt worry too much about it.