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Bosch error code

Bosch error 490: Internal fault of the on-board computer

Medium severity Service soon

Can I ride home with this error?

Ride with caution. Assistance may be switched off, but Bosch says you can always keep pedalling without the motor.

What it means

The on-board computer (display) has an internal fault. This is a display fault, not a cable communication error.

Likely causes

  • Internal fault in the display

Symptoms

  • Code 490 on the display
  • Display may behave oddly

How to fix it

  1. Switch the eBike system off, wait a few seconds, then switch it on again.
  2. Have the on-board computer checked by your Bosch eBike dealer.
Still showing 490? The RideFixer app finds bike shops near you, so you know where to take it.

How urgent is it?

Have the eBike checked before your next ride, as Bosch recommends.

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