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Bosch error 523001: Speed sensor not working correctly

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 speed sensor is not working correctly. Drive power may be reduced and the speed shown may be wrong.

Likely causes

  • Rim or spoke magnet missing or moved
  • Sensor fault

Symptoms

  • Code 523001
  • Wrong speed
  • Reduced assistance

How to fix it

  1. Check the rim magnet and, if fitted, the spoke magnet.
  2. Switch the eBike system off, wait a few seconds, then switch it on again.
  3. If the code comes back, contact your Bosch eBike dealer.
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How urgent is it?

Restart first; see a Bosch eBike dealer if it keeps coming back.

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