Bosch Range Error Code F41

F41 on a Bosch range indicates a problem with the motorized door latch used during the self-clean cycle. The code is set when the latch motor fails to lock the door at the start of self-clean, or when the door light switch unexpectedly opens during self-clean while the latch stays locked. The control will attempt to power the latch motor five times before storing the fault code. Both conditions prevent the self-clean cycle from running safely.

Normal baking and cooking functions may still operate when F41 is present, since the fault is specific to the self-clean latch circuit. However, you should not attempt to run the self-clean cycle until the fault is resolved, as the latch system is a critical safety interlock for the high-temperature cleaning process. If the door latch is stuck in the locked position as part of this fault, the oven door may also be inaccessible until the issue is corrected.

Repair costs for F41 depend on which component has failed. A latch motor replacement typically ranges from around $80 to $200 or more depending on the specific model and parts availability. Relay board replacement can range from $150 to $350 or higher. Adding a technician's diagnostic and labor fees, total repair costs commonly fall between $150 and $500. Connector-only repairs or switch replacements are generally on the lower end of that range.

Some causes of F41 are DIY-approachable, such as inspecting and reseating the latch motor connectors at relay board positions P26-1 and P26-2, or clearing an obstruction from the latch mechanism. However, replacing the latch motor, door light switch, or relay board requires working with 120V circuits and component-level diagnosis, which is best handled by a qualified appliance technician. Using SERVICE mode to test latch motor activation is an important diagnostic step that requires familiarity with the range's service functions.

Resetting the range by cycling the power may temporarily clear the F41 code, but it will return as soon as the self-clean cycle is attempted again if the underlying fault has not been corrected. Because the control attempts to power the latch motor five times before setting the code, an intermittent connector issue could occasionally allow the cycle to start before failing again. A proper repair addressing the root cause is necessary for a lasting fix.