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Bumper / cliff sensor error on the iRobot Roomba e5

Source: ProductDB robot-vacuum seed Confidence: 85% Verified Aug 8, 2026

The robot reports a sensor fault and stops or moves erratically. The bumper or cliff sensors may be blocked by dirt or damaged.

How to fix Bumper / cliff sensor error

Clean the bumper and cliff sensors

Turn the robot over and wipe the bumper and all cliff sensors on the underside with a dry cloth. Restart and retry.

Source: ProductDB robot-vacuum seed Confidence: 80% Verified Aug 8, 2026
Difficulty: ★ Est. 5 min

Inspect the bumper assembly

Check that the bumper is not stuck against the chassis. Gently press it to confirm it moves freely.

Source: ProductDB robot-vacuum seed Confidence: 80% Verified Aug 8, 2026
Difficulty: ★★ Est. 10 min

Replacement parts for the iRobot Roomba e5

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