Goods Scene Troubleshooting
iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ – Mop pad actuator stalled — Error 1008
Error 1008 indicates that the mopping-pad actuator stalled and the robot could not move the pad arm as expected.
Issue meaning
What this issue means
Error 1008 indicates that the mopping-pad actuator stalled and the robot could not move the pad arm as expected.
Start here
First checks
Reboot the robot, move it to an open area and make sure nothing is resting on top of the pad arm or blocking its movement. Press the robot button to resume. On Combo j7+/j9+, docking the robot can allow the pad arm to retract automatically after a few minutes.
Inspection
Area to inspect
Mop pad arm, actuator travel path and surrounding obstructions.
Goods Scene guidance
What to do next
Rule out physical obstruction and a temporary actuator stall before diagnosing the pad actuator or related drive electronics.
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