Error code · Dishwasher

Electrolux Dishwasher Code Er 03: Wash Pump Motor Dead

Medium · inspection needed

Code: Er 03
Appliance: Dishwasher
Brand: Electrolux
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What Er 03 means

On the Electrolux Wave-Touch and IQ-Touch built-in dishwashers, the EWDW6505G and EIDW6305G, Er 03 is the wash pump code. The unit reports that the wash motor is dead, meaning the control is not seeing the motor run when it calls for it. You would notice no spray noise during the wash, and the cycle stops with Er 03 on the display. This is an older platform still found in many homes.

Common causes of Er 03

Wash pump motor not running
Motor wiring or connector
Control board output to the motor
Pump jammed by debris

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the door and turn the spray arms by hand to check they spin freely. 2. Look for a piece of glass, a bone or a utensil caught in the filter area and remove it by hand. 3. Close the door and start a short cycle. 4. If you hear no pump noise or Er 03 returns, call us.

! Why to stop there

Er 03 tells us the motor is not responding, but not whether the motor, the wiring or the board output is the reason, so we test each.
We check for a jammed pump before we condemn the motor, since debris can mimic a dead motor.
If the motor repair is large against the dishwasher's age, we tell you plainly before work starts.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Er 03Er 03 questions

Does dead wash motor mean it has to be replaced?

Not always. A jam or a wiring issue can look the same, so we test first. A jammed pump or a loose wire can give the same message as a failed motor, so we test those before suggesting a replacement.

Why is there no noise during the wash?

The pump is what makes the spraying sound. If it is not running, the dishwasher is quiet and dishes stay dirty. Without the pump spraying water, the wash does nothing, and a quiet dishwasher with dirty dishes at the end is a typical sign.

Can I run it by hand rinsing first?

Rinsing will not fix the code. We suggest stopping and calling us once Er 03 returns. Rinsing by hand does not change anything for the pump, so it is better to stop the machine and let us test it properly.

Book a visit

Still seeing Er 03?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

(713) 979-9150