husqvarna Automower 230 ACX/220
29 fault codes documented
Two beeps every 10 seconds — Charging
An audible signal indicating that the mower is currently charging its battery.
Three beeps per second — Fault message
A continuous pattern of beeps indicates that a fault has occurred.
5 beeps — Blade disc starting
The mower will emit five short beeps over a two-second period when the blade disc begins to rotate. This indicates the mower is starting its cutting operation.
Five beeps over 2 seconds — Starting blade disc
This sound indicates that the mower's blade disc is about to start rotating.
Blade disc blocked — Object or grass wrapped around blade disc
The mower has detected that the blade disc is obstructed. This prevents the blades from rotating freely.
Charging station blocked — Obstruction preventing charging
The mower is in the charging station, but an object is preventing good contact or is blocking the charging process.
Flashing once every other second (charging station LED) — Break in the loop
The green LED on the charging station is flashing, indicating a break or interruption in the boundary wire loop signal.
Flashing once every other second on charging station LED — Break in the loop
The green LED on the charging station flashes slowly, indicating a break or damage in the boundary wire loop.
Flashing twice every other second (charging station LED) — Weak signal
The green LED on the charging station is flashing twice, indicating a weak boundary wire signal. This could be due to a long wire or damage.
Flashing twice every other second on charging station LED — Weak loop signal
The green LED on the charging station flashes moderately, indicating a weak signal from the boundary wire.
Inside — Mower is within the boundary wire loop
The display shows 'Inside', indicating the mower is correctly positioned within the boundary wire loop.
Left wheel motor blocked — Mower cannot move
This message appears if the mower detects that the left wheel motor is obstructed and unable to turn. The mower will stop operating until this is resolved.
Low battery voltage — Battery charge is insufficient
The mower is reporting that the battery voltage is too low for operation. This can prevent the mower from starting or continuing its work cycle.
Muffled long beep — Incorrect input
This sound indicates that an incorrect input has been registered.
Needs manual charging — Battery is very low
The mower is indicating that the battery is critically low and cannot return to the charging station on its own. It requires manual intervention.
No contact in charging station — Mower not charging
This message means the mower is not making proper electrical contact with the charging station. Charging cannot occur until contact is re-established.
No drive — Drive system issue detected
This status indicates a problem with the mower's drive system. It may not be able to move forward or backward as expected.
No loop signal — Boundary wire not detected
This fault indicates that the Automower cannot detect the boundary wire signal. This wire is essential for the mower to know the limits of the working area.
No loop signal (display) — Mower cannot detect boundary wire
The mower's display shows 'No loop signal', meaning it cannot detect the boundary wire.
One long beep — Blade disc blocked
A single long beep signifies that the blade disc is blocked.
Outside — Mower has left the designated working area
This message appears if the mower detects that it has moved outside the defined boundary wire. It should stop operation to prevent damage or loss.
Outside working area — Interference or incorrect routing
The mower is reporting it is outside the designated working area. This can be due to external interference or incorrect boundary wire placement.
Right wheel motor blocked — Object or grass wrapped around wheel
The mower has detected that the right wheel motor is obstructed. This prevents the wheel from turning properly.
Short click sound — Button pressed
A short click sound is heard when a button on the keypad is pressed.
Short double beep — Setting change or manual placement
This sound confirms a change in settings or indicates the mower was manually placed in the charging station.
Stuck in charging station — Obstruction preventing exit
The mower is unable to reverse out of the charging station because something is blocking its path.
Trapped — Automower is stuck
The mower has become caught on an object or terrain.
Upside down — Mower tilted or overturned
The mower has tilted too much or turned completely upside down, likely triggering safety sensors.
Wrong PIN code entered — Keypad blocked temporarily
You have entered the incorrect PIN code. After three attempts, the keypad will be blocked for five minutes.