Acorn Superglide 120 / Brooks (T498) fault code E: Brake fault

CodeE INFERRED
MeaningBrake fault
Control boardSuperglide 120 / Brooks straight – T498 single-digit display CONFIRMED
How it showsSingle digit or letter on the seat display
Likely part needed: Brake INFERRED – only if the checks below point to it. Find it ›

Likely causes

Brake or battery under ~22 V

Step-by-step checks

  1. Charge
  2. Dealer

Stairlift faults that stay after these checks are a job for a trained engineer.

Parts that usually fix this INFERRED

Matched by ScootScan from the fault description to parts listed for models that use this control board. Do the checks first – many faults are fixed by charging, a loose plug or a reset – and check the part fits your model before ordering.

Acorn 120 & 130 Motor Brake & Gearbox Unit
Brake listed for the Acorn Superglide 120 (T498)
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Acorn 120/130 Lemac Motor Brake
Brake listed for the Acorn Superglide 120 (T498)
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Models using this control board

Other Acorn Superglide 120 / Brooks (T498) codes

Blank · 3 · 4 · 7 · 8 · 9 · A · 0 · 2 · 5 · 6 · C · E · F · U

All Acorn Superglide 120 / Brooks (T498) codes ›

Source: centralmobility.co.uk/brooks-acorn-stairlift-fault-codes/ ↗

Summarised from public manuals. Always check the product's own manual before any repair.