Roomba i6 Error 5 — Side wheel stuck

FM-03

Symptom: Robot beeps five times / reports a wheel fault and won't drive properly. Likely root causes: A drive (side) wheel is jammed by hair or debris; Wheel can't extend/retract on its spring; Object lodged between wheel and housing; Wheel encoder fouled by dust Next steps if owner-level checks fail: Wheel still binds or one wheel won't turn under power — drive module likely needs replacement/service; contact iRobot Customer Care 1-877-855-8593

• Cleaning tool
• Drive-wheel module
• Washable bin

• Roomba i6 Side Wheel

  Robot beeps five times / reports a wheel fault and won't drive properly.

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