failure mode

Roomba i3+ Error 14 — Bin not detected

Symptom: Robot beeps once and reports the bin is missing, even when the bin appears to be in place. Likely root causes: Bin not fully seated / not clicked in; Bin contacts or robot contacts dirty; Bin latch worn; Filter installed wrong, holding the bin proud Next steps if owner-level checks fail: Error 14 persists with a properly seated, clean bin — bin-detect switch/contacts may be faulty; contact iRobot Customer Care 1-877-855-8593

Failure mode code

FM-08

Diagnostic overview

Symptom: Robot beeps once and reports the bin is missing, even when the bin appears to be in place. Likely root causes: Bin not fully seated / not clicked in; Bin contacts or robot contacts dirty; Bin latch worn; Filter installed wrong, holding the bin proud Next steps if owner-level checks fail: Error 14 persists with a properly seated, clean bin — bin-detect switch/contacts may be faulty; contact iRobot Customer Care 1-877-855-8593

Common Fixes

  • High-Efficiency filter
  • Washable bin
  • Charging contacts

Related symptoms

  • Roomba i3+ Bin

    Robot beeps once and reports the bin is missing, even when the bin appears to be in place.

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