Bosch error 593: Configuration error
Bosch BES2 & BES3Dealer neededRide with caution
Like 419 and 531, this reports an inconsistent system configuration, usually after a component swap or an interrupted update. Assistance may be reduced or unavailable until the dealer rewrites the configuration.
| Drive system | Bosch BES2 & BES3 |
| Severity | Dealer needed |
| Keep riding? | Ride with caution |
| Typical cost | Typically 30-60 EUR/USD. |
Likely causes
- Component replaced without configuration
- Interrupted update
- Wrong configuration data written
- Corrupted configuration memory
How to fix Bosch error 593
- Restart the system
- If you changed a part yourself, refit the original and test
- Book a dealer visit for a DiagnosticTool configuration
Go to a dealer if: A dealer with DiagnosticTool is always needed to correct the configuration.
Warranty: Normally fixed free after a dealer job; otherwise a small diagnostic charge.
Typical cost: Typically 30-60 EUR/USD.
Warranty: Normally fixed free after a dealer job; otherwise a small diagnostic charge.
Typical cost: Typically 30-60 EUR/USD.
Still stuck? Take a photo of the display and show it to a local e-bike workshop. Bring the bike's system name (e.g. Bosch Performance Line CX) and the exact code; that saves diagnostic time and money.
Frequently asked
Can I reset Bosch error 593 myself?
No. Only a restart can be tried; the fix is done with DiagnosticTool.
Can I keep riding with error 593?
Usually, but with reduced or interrupted assistance and the risk of the system shutting down mid-ride. Ride home carefully or on muscle power alone; do not plan long rides until the cause is found.
Is error 593 covered by warranty?
Normally fixed free after a dealer job; otherwise a small diagnostic charge.
Related Bosch codes
Manuals and video
- Bosch eBike Help Center: official error-code index
- Bosch eBike downloads: quick start guides and battery guide
- Bosch eBike dealer search (DiagnosticTool readout)
Not an official Bosch document. Compiled from workshop experience and public service information; details can differ per system version and bike brand.