Bafang DP E170.CAN / E180.CAN / E181.CAN code list · Bafang DP E170 / E180 / E181 Display

Error 61 on Bafang DP E170 / E180 / E181 Display

What it means + how to fix it From the manual

Quick answer

Error 61 on the Bafang E170 / E180 / E181 means “Gear shift defects (E170) / switching detection defect (E180, E181).” Most likely cause: a fault in an electronic shifting system (only on bikes that have one). Try this first: restart the system first.

Try this first

Free, and each takes under 5 minutes.

Restart the system first

In plain English

These codes only apply to bikes with electronic gear shifting linked to the motor system. Restart first. If the code stays, the manual's answer is your retailer.

Step-by-step checklist

Work from the top. Steps go from free and easy to shop jobs. Switch the bike off before touching any connector. Tick each step as you go. Your progress is saved on this device.

1Restart the system firstFree Bafang's manual says to restart first whenever an error code appears: switch the system off, wait a few seconds, then switch it back on. If the code doesn't go away, carry on with the steps below.
2Ask a Bafang dealer to read the faultShop job Bafang dealers have a diagnostic tool that reads detailed fault data and can update firmware. It often pins down internal faults quickly.

Parts you might need

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Still not fixed?

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When it's time for a shop: if you've worked through every step and the problem is still there, take the bike to an e-bike shop. Bring your notes on when it happens, plus the code.