Fix your Bosch Ice Maker with out removing it!

This is a follow up video on how to remove the ice maker. If you continue to pull the ice maker out further than I did in this video, then it will drop down out of the track on the top. At that point you can start your fight with the wiring as I showed in the last video of what it looks like out. Hopefully you only have to do what I show here and not remove the entire assembly. As for me I was fully committed and didn't know what I was doing or I would have stopped at this point. Hope this helps. :)

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Disclaimer - I do the things in this video for my own purposes and for your entertainment. While you may actually get some useful information from the video, you should do some research to make sure the information you see in this video is accurate. I am not responsible if you try something you see in these videos and get a different result or break something in the process.

[smikey.]

There have been a few comments about this, but put the magnet in place. Test it out to make sure it is making ice. If not, flip the magnet around and test again. @chrisluehmann3094 found that the magnet is pole sensitive He said one side of the magnet has a very light dusting of white paint. This side must be facing away from the sensor.
Once it is working, I would make sure you know which side needs to face the magnet then put some glue on the back of the magnet so it doesn't come out again. (the part of the magnet that faces away from the sensor) I used super glue myself.

[maricelarogers]

Thank you!!! We watched the video after our ice maker stopped working and the mischievous magnet was there beside the lever just like in the video, and now a few hours later and zero dollars spent we have our ice maker back, thanks for posting super easy fix!

[chrisluehmann]

So awesome! You literally saved me, and by the looks of it, dozens of other people, a ton of time and hassle trying to diagnose this. Collectively you've saved Bosch fridge owners thousands of dollars. Wish I could buy you a beer haha!

[marybutters]

OMG!! Our Bosch ice maker FINALLY WORKS!! It was the dislodged magnet that manages the ice lever... we waited over 24 hours and sure as hell, we FINALLY have ice after 6 years of ZERO ice. We followed each of your steps... THANK YOU!!

[JayoRaeo]

Same issue for my ice maker that hasn't worked for at least 5 years. I had it all apart before but missed the loose magnet. Just repaired and now waiting to see if it fixes the issue. Thanks for posting your fix!

[robertpiccolo]

Mate, thank you so much for taking the time to post this video. I had the same issue with my fridge and the fridge guy just wanted to replace the ice maker. Would have cost me over $300. I did what you did and found the magnet sitting on the bottom of the ice maker. Placed it back in and glued it, now it works just as it did before. You are a champ. Once again, thank you for saving me $$$$💵💵💵🤑🤑🤑

[bluenova]

Nice job with the video Bud and I appreciate you posting it! Saved me from calling out a repairman and probably getting hit with a couple hundred dollar charge vs. a 10 minute do it yourself repair. Popped that cover off and sure enough found the magnet had dislodged.

[kiwiadventures]

Yes Same thing the magnet was attached the top of the micro switch housing. Thanks for the advice re access to the icebox. It took about 5 mins to open and put back. I might put some hot melt on the back of the clip and magnet so they don’t come apart. The guys from Bosch have a $150 call out fee and wanted to replace my icebox talking to them over the phone. All they are interested in is the moolah $$$ worse than pool shops.

[michaeljasper]

What orientation does magnet go mine has white paint on one side?

[mylittlepalmtree]

Thanks for the info. Our magnet was in exactly the same place. Waiting to see if that was the only issue…

[leightonjohnson]

Great Job! what is the issue if it continually to make ice?

[TheGranolaForce]

The ice tray is not sliding out so easy like in your vid. Any tips? I was thinking of taking the stuff out of the fridge and letting it melt a bit.

[patodonnell]

I cannot remove the ice container in my Bosch refrigerator. I depress the release button but the ice container will not release. Any suggestions as to how to remove the ice container?

[MsCarmel]

We have the 2012 model B26FT70SNS/02 can you assist. They no longer make a replacement unit.

[emmatorres]

My Bosch ice maker doesn’t make enough ice. I’m always hitting the reset button to drop ice. How do I fix this problem

[lifewithladiesanddogs]

I have a question that side button that you pressed to removed the cover is not working. Trying not to brake it but any suggestions?

[ericplummer]

My ice maker won't release after i press the button. Suggestions? Thanks very much.

[JoshboH]

My ice maker works but the dispenser doesn't. When pressing the button the flap opens but the ice pusher doesn't spin. Don't suppose you know how to fix that?

[gonefishin]

Hey mate I am at 2:49, inserting the blade bit into the bottom slot to pop off the cover. I've been at it for nearly an hour and I can't seem to get it to pop out. The inner plastic tab pushes up when I use the blade bit, but the cover doesn't pop out like yours did. Same model and such. Any advice? Thanks in advance.

[krazycow]

Anyone still checking this ? My magnet is fine, but the lever that goes up and down seems to be stuck in the up position. Any clue what do do there? The gear that's to the side is the lever is blocking it from coming down all the way but i don't know how to spin the gear