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iRobot Roomba 650: Resistance in right wheel/"error 5"

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:19:39 -0700

I've been getting the "Error 5 right" message on my Roomba 650. The right wheel seems to have twice the resistance of the left wheel. I took out the wheel module, opened it up and cleaned everything out. The problem persisted so I ordered a new wheel module. Still no luck. Then I noticed something very odd: the wheel has normal resistance when it's out of the Roomba but as soon as I lower it into place the resistance immediately doubles. Even with the battery removed this happens. I've very meticulously cleaned out the wheel well and it makes no difference. I've also cleaned the optical sensors and tried doing the Spot/Dock reset. Nothing. Any ideas??

⟐ Commented June 07, 2025 at 10:19 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Roomba won't leave the dock

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:33:07 -0700

Hi, my Roomba 650 won't leave the dock anymore. It won't do it on schedule nor when I press the clean button. If I take it off the dock it will work perfectly and dock itself as well. I suspected a battery issue and changed the battery but this didn't help. I've also reset the Roomba a few times and moved the dock to different places.

I haven't seen anyone having this problem even after some serious searching. Any ideas?

⟐ Answer edited April 20, 2024 at 7:33 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Error 5 iRobot roomba 650

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 04:51:42 -0700

I have replaced the battery with the new one and still after charging it says please charge the roomba

⟐ Answer deleted October 30, 2021 at 4:51 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Why doesn't Roomba 650 clean according to schedule?

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:17:27 -0700

I had my vacuum set to clean once a week, but now I have to tell it every time I want it to run. Why doesn't it go according to schedule anymore?

⟐ Commented October 22, 2019 at 11:17 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: side edge brush not spinning

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:39:34 -0700

new base board brush put on rumba 650 tested with battery it works will not work on rumba.

⟐ Commented April 10, 2026 at 5:39 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: How do I replace the side brush motor on my Roomba 650?

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 22:35:29 -0700

The side brush on my Roomba 650 no longer spins, but drags along the floor with the Roomba. I think the motor could be broken, but am not sure how to fix it.

⟐ Answered August 18, 2023 at 22:35 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Why does Roomba 650 turn off before returning to charging station?

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 09:29:51 -0700

I programmed my Roomba 650 to clean at night, and it used to do its job, then return to its charging station. Lately, however, it has been ending its cycle somewhere else, like along a wall or in the middle of the room. I finally realized the other day that it wasn't finishing the job, it was dying before it got far from the charging station. How can I fix this? I'm not getting any error messages.

⟐ Commented February 28, 2018 at 9:29 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Roomba ignores virtual walls

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:35:13 -0700

Roomba 650 ignores virtual wall, but docks OK. I have the VWs that have a two position switch - auto/off.

I have tried new batteries in the VWs and even changed the sensor in the Roomba.

When switched on the VWs blink about every 8 seconds. I have two of them. Could they both be bad?

Yes, VW = virtual wall. The VWs that I have do not have a power button that can be pressed down. They are slide switches and have two settings - OFF and AUTO.

I see no other way to reset them.

⟐ Commented October 25, 2024 at 0:35 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Side Brush Motor not working

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 08:07:43 -0700

Replaced the side brush motor, and it still doesn't turn. What is wrong?

⟐ Answer accepted August 05, 2023 at 8:07 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: My Roomba 650 won't turn on, even when I put in a new battery?

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:14:57 -0700

Hi! I bought my Roomba 650 in June 2016. In July 2017, it stopped working. It just stopped turning on. I thought it was a battery issue, so I bought a battery replacement. I replaced the battery, and it still will not turn on. What could be the issue? Is my Roomba 65 officially dead?

⟐ Commented July 02, 2023 at 19:14 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Remove dog urine 650 model

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 04:46:51 -0700

My 160 lb Rott peed on my roomba, not a lot maybe 3 oz but he has very oily urine and it needs to be cleaned.

⟐ Answer accepted August 01, 2017 at 4:46 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Why does my Romba i650 turn in circles

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 19:38:32 -0700

My i650 does not move forward. It rotates first in one direction, then the other and continues changeing direction, but does not move forward.

⟐ Answered March 15, 2019 at 19:38 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Is there a filter

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:20:37 -0700

How to clean filter

⟐ Answered April 22, 2026 at 1:20 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Roomba goes in circles

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:39:54 -0700

My Roomba goes in circles when I turn it on.cleaned wheels, etc

⟐ Answered August 19, 2020 at 15:39 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Roomba 650 powers on but does not move

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:32:01 -0700

Hello, upon turning on my Roomba 650, the engine starts, but the device doesn’t move. Then engine turns off and there’s a series of beeps. I placed it in various locations and there doesn’t appear to be anything blocking the wheels. This video shows what’s going on: https://1drv.ms/v/s!AoSVIZCRfIr_gVIzbuWa...

⟐ Answered March 16, 2020 at 20:32 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Why has one of the main wheels stopped spinning?

Tue, 21 May 2019 10:25:31 -0700

One of the main wheels on my Roomba has stopped working and now Roomba just goes in circles. I have taken it apart and cleaned everything out and it still doesn’t work correctly.

⟐ Answered May 21, 2019 at 10:25 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Does my battery need replacing

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 13:27:07 -0700

About 3 ounces of water spilled over the top of my roomba. I received a suggestion to put it on the charger for an hour and the ibot people would call me back. Did not receive a call.

It did crazy things when I tried it again, like going around and around without picking up anything. I let it just sit for three days, hoping that any water would have evaporated. I took it apart and cleaned everything and put it back on the charger.

Now, every 9 seconds, it emits a few musical notes. Do I need a new battery?

⟐ Answered November 13, 2018 at 13:27 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Roomba is not getting charged.The roomba is a recently purchased one.

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 04:15:01 -0700

The Roomba has been functioning alright.However after getting docked,it is not getting charged.Power supply to the base station is alright.The Roomba is a new one,purchased two months ago.

⟐ Answer accepted March 26, 2018 at 4:15 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: Not charging/functioning after getting base wet

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:57:18 -0700

Good afternoon,

Had an unfortunate run in between my iRoomba, the tile floor, and my dog who couldn't hold in her bowels. Post-event, I attempted to clean the bot manually with water and dilute cleaning solution. The unit (650) now does not seem to be able to turn on/charge. Can you please advise on how I can troubleshoot to find the problem? Thank you for your time.

⟐ Answered February 26, 2018 at 11:57 MST

iRobot Roomba 650: How to I replace the right side wheel module

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:04:43 -0700

how do I replace the right side wheel module

⟐ Answered November 24, 2017 at 0:04 MST