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Bosch error 514001: Speed signal problem - check rim magnet

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 drive unit's internal speed sensing has a problem. Bosch points to the rim magnet (on the valve) as the first thing to check.

Likely causes

  • Rim magnet loose or missing from the valve

Symptoms

  • Code 514001
  • Wrong or no speed reading
  • Reduced assistance

How to fix it

  1. Check the rim magnet is firmly attached to the valve.
  2. Switch the eBike system off, wait a few seconds, then switch it on again.
  3. Ride a short distance and check the speed shows correctly.
  4. If the code comes back, contact your Bosch eBike dealer.
Still showing 514001? The RideFixer app finds bike shops near you, so you know where to take it.

How urgent is it?

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

Applies to

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