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Bosch Microwave shuts off after a few seconds

If your Bosch microwave shuts off after a few seconds, the most likely cause is a failing door switch or micro switch. Inspect each switch for overheating, arcing, or burning, then test it for continuity with a multimeter. Replace any switch that is visibly damaged or has intermittent continuity. If the switches test correctly, the Bosch main control board may be faulty, but control boards are often misdiagnosed, so check the door switches first. A defective touchpad and control panel can also cause a microwave that stops after 3 seconds, especially when some buttons respond and others do not. The touchpad alone is a less common cause, but it may be defective if the display works while certain buttons are unresponsive. If all other components test properly, replace the control board. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement door switch, micro switch, touchpad, control panel, or control board for your Bosch microwave. Any repair that requires opening the outer cabinet must be handled carefully because the high-voltage capacitor can store a lethal charge even after the microwave is unplugged. Properly discharge the capacitor before interior work, or hire a qualified technician if you are not familiar with that procedure.

01 - Bosch Microwave Door Switch

A door switch might be failing intermittently. Check each of the door switches for signs of overheating, arcing, or burning. If you don’t see any obvious signs of failure, use a multimeter to test each switch for continuity. If any of the switches is visibly damaged or only has intermittent continuity, replace it.
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02 - Bosch Microwave Micro Switch

A micro switch might be failing intermittently. Check each of the micro switches for signs of overheating, arcing, or burning. If you don’t see any obvious signs of failure, use a multimeter to test each switch for continuity. If any of the switches is visibly damaged or only has intermittent continuity, replace it.
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03 - Bosch Microwave Main Control Board

Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first check more commonly defective parts, particularly the door switches. If all of the other components are working properly, replace the control board.
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04 - Bosch Microwave Touchpad and Control Panel

To determine if the touchpad and control panel are defective, try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons respond correctly while others don’t, replace the touchpad and control panel.
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05 - Bosch Microwave Touchpad

If the microwave runs for a few seconds and stops the touchpad might be at fault. This is not common. Generally speaking, if the microwave display is working and some of the buttons respond correctly but some don’t, the problem is with the touchpad.
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06 - Bosch Microwave Control Board

Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first check more commonly defective parts, particularly the door switches. If all of the other components are working properly, replace the control board.
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