failure mode

Roomba i1 Error 7 — Wheel problem

Symptom: Robot beeps seven times / reports a wheel problem; may turn in place or refuse to move. Likely root causes: A drive wheel won't turn freely (debris or binding); Wheel motor/gear strained; Wheel dropped and lost traction repeatedly; Carpet too thick for the wheel to drive Next steps if owner-level checks fail: A wheel grinds, is silent, or won't drive under power — drive-module service; contact iRobot Customer Care 1-877-855-8593

Failure mode code

FM-05

Diagnostic overview

Symptom: Robot beeps seven times / reports a wheel problem; may turn in place or refuse to move. Likely root causes: A drive wheel won't turn freely (debris or binding); Wheel motor/gear strained; Wheel dropped and lost traction repeatedly; Carpet too thick for the wheel to drive Next steps if owner-level checks fail: A wheel grinds, is silent, or won't drive under power — drive-module service; contact iRobot Customer Care 1-877-855-8593

Common Fixes

  • Cleaning tool
  • Drive-wheel module
  • Washable bin

Related symptoms

  • Roomba i1 Wheel

    Robot beeps seven times / reports a wheel problem; may turn in place or refuse to move.

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