Bosch Dishwasher Error 15: Leaking Sump, Dispenser and Manifold Replaced in Los Altos
The customer reported Error 15 on the dishwasher. The sump was leaking and required replacement. The detergent dispenser was not working properly, and the completed invoice also includes a spray-arm manifold.
Repair at a glance
| City | Los Altos, CA |
|---|---|
| Appliance | Dishwasher |
| Category | Major Brands |
| Brand & model | Bosch SHE68T55UC/02 dishwasher |
| Repair date | |
| Customer complaint | The customer reported Error 15 on the dishwasher. |
| Diagnosis | The sump was leaking and required replacement. The detergent dispenser was not working properly, and the completed invoice also includes a spray-arm manifold. |
| Repair cost | $523 (parts and labor) |
| Warranty | 6 months on parts and labor |
| Outcome | Repaired |
Inspection and access
I opened the filter and sump area to investigate the Error 15 complaint. The diagnosis identified a leaking sump, along with a detergent dispenser that was not operating properly.
Repair and reassembly
I pulled the dishwasher out and opened the lower assembly to replace sump 00668102. The photographs show the old and replacement sumps side by side, as well as the connections underneath the tub.
I also replaced dispenser 00645208 and spray-arm manifold 11018097. The old and new dispenser assemblies and manifold parts are shown before installation. After refitting the internal parts, I reassembled the dishwasher; the completed invoice total was $523.
Photos from this repair
Bosch dishwasher before the Error 15 repair. 
Filter and sump opening inside the tub. 
Sump connections beneath the dishwasher. 
Detergent dispenser during inspection. 
Removed and replacement dispenser assemblies. 
Front faces of the old and new detergent dispensers. 
Dishwasher door opened for dispenser access. 
Dishwasher pulled out to reach the lower assembly. 
Old and replacement sump assemblies on the work surface. 
Connection area on the removed sump assembly. 
Wiring connectors during sump replacement. 
Sump assemblies compared before installation. 
Spray-arm manifold mounting area inside the tub. 
Spray-arm manifold removed from the dishwasher. 
Old and replacement spray-arm manifolds.
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