Error 1 / 5: Wheel stuck
Where to look: Side / drive wheels.
Error 1 (move to new location / uneven) or Error 5 (clear wheel) — a wheel is stuck.
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Quick answers
What is wrong?
Error 1 (move to new location / uneven) or Error 5 (clear wheel) — a wheel is stuck.
What you might notice
- Error 1
- Error 5 clear wheel
Can I fix this myself?
Usually yes for cleaning/clearing. Difficulty: easy · about 5-15 min. If unsure or the error returns, use mail-in repair.
What you need
- Soft dry cloth
Do this
- Move the robot off obstacles to flat ground and press CLEAN.
- Push wheels up/down, shake out debris, and turn both wheels by hand until free and even.
- If the message persists, request repair / wheel module.
Parts (only if cleaning fails)
- None for a basic clean
Official references
- https://homesupport.irobot.com/s/article/532
- https://homesupport.irobot.com/s/article/8959
- https://homesupport.irobot.com/s/article/19553