Bosch · Oven Serious

E005 — Power Supply / Line Voltage Fault

Bosch's official US oven/microwave error-code page documents only E11 (touch keys/condensation) plus generic 'E and a number' catch-alls that instruct disconnecting power and calling Bosch support. A specific 'E005' is not separately documented. The 'power supply / line voltage fault' explanation below is not confirmed on Bosch's US consumer page — verify against your model's manual.

Keep using it?
Limited use only
DIY difficulty
Moderate

How to fix it

  1. Power off at the breaker.
  2. Measure both legs to neutral and across hot-to-hot at the oven junction box — expect 240 V (208 V on some commercial supplies).
  3. Inspect the breaker and reseat it; replace if one pole reads dead.
  4. Confirm the oven is wired per the install diagram on the chassis — 3-wire vs 4-wire matters.
  5. Tighten all lugs at the junction box; check for burned insulation.
  6. If supply is correct and code persists, replace the power inlet/terminal block; last resort, replace the main control.

Why it happens

Typical signs: Display works but oven won't heat · Lights and clock function but cooking fails · E005 immediately at power-up · Breaker trips during preheat

  • Missing 240 V leg at the supply Loose lug at the breaker or oven junction box delivers only 120 V.
  • Wrong wiring at install Hot-to-hot vs hot-to-neutral swap on a 3-wire vs 4-wire conversion.
  • Failed breaker One pole of the double-pole breaker is dead.
  • Brownout or low line voltage Utility delivering below 200 V.
  • Damaged power inlet on the oven Burned terminal block at the rear of the oven.

Parts you may need

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Frequently asked questions

What does the E005 code mean on a Bosch oven?

Bosch's official US oven/microwave error-code page documents only E11 (touch keys/condensation) plus generic 'E and a number' catch-alls that instruct disconnecting power and calling Bosch support. A specific 'E005' is not separately documented. The 'power supply / line voltage fault' explanation below is not confirmed on Bosch's US consumer page — verify against your model's manual.

What causes the E005 code on a Bosch oven?

Missing 240 V leg at the supply: Loose lug at the breaker or oven junction box delivers only 120 V. Wrong wiring at install: Hot-to-hot vs hot-to-neutral swap on a 3-wire vs 4-wire conversion. Failed breaker: One pole of the double-pole breaker is dead.

Is it safe to keep using a Bosch oven with a E005 error?

Limited use only. This is rated a serious-severity fault.

How do I fix E005 on a Bosch oven?

Power off at the breaker. Measure both legs to neutral and across hot-to-hot at the oven junction box — expect 240 V (208 V on some commercial supplies). Inspect the breaker and reseat it; replace if one pole reads dead.

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.