E6 error Brother CS-6000i sewing machine

How we fixed E6 error on sewing machine. Try this before you throw your machine away or buy a new one.

[@carollee5522]

Thank you! Your dad’s video has helped me twice. Each time, the machine has started working again after cleaning and oiling. Just wanted to mention that the English version of the manual for this machine basically says don’t ever take it apart and oil it yourself. It’s almost like they want you to treat this as a disposable machine! I took mine to a repair shop when this first happened, and they basically laughed me out of the store, pointing out that what they would charge to look at it was half of the purchase price. It made me furious. So again, thank you for making and posting the video. 🙏🏼

[@ji94552]

It was very unfortunate that the repair shop thought the sewing machines under $200 were disposable. Do you still have Brother sewing machine? I'm a beginner and thinking of getting either this model or one of Babylock machines.

[@carollee5522]

@@ji94552 Yes! I still have it and it is still working fine…

[@Shelekele]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!! My 3 year old Brother 6000i was doing the same thing. I vacuumed inside (yuck). And still had an issue. But thanks to your video I got the nerve to remove that computer board and loosen, clean and oil those 2 ball joints, wiggle/turn them, and YAY!!!! It is purring like new and so far - today no more stuttering or E6 errors. I sew quite a bit and "really" "really" love this machine. (I probably would have gone out and bought another 6000i if I couldn't fix it) I am very thankful you and your Dad selflessly took the time to make this video.

[@doloresmaestas3892]

She Kelly I’m so glad you got your machine fixed without having to pay someone to do it. I was hoping it may help a few people and am happy to hear just how many people have fixed their own machines.

[@carmelleabron4058]

Thank you for this video!!! I had the exact same problem but when I asked about it I got the answer that the thread was jamming at the top of the machine, which was not the case. Watching this repair gave me the confidence to try it myself and save $105 on a repair bill. Very, very much appreciated.

[@sanicuervo]

THank you soooo much for this video!!! And thank your dad too!!!! I was about to throw my machine away because I was so frustrated but I followed the process your dad did and now it sews like butter!!!!

[@GrommieWolf]

Me too!! I was going to throw mine away. Now I am going to take a look inside and clean it.

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

Thank you and your dad for posting this video it helped me to fix my machine. My wheel was also tight but once I loosened the screws that held the wheel bearing in place I was able to free up the wheel that was stuck. My machine is all cleaned, oiled and now I'm back in business.

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

This is EXACTLY what my sewing machine started doing this afternoon! I cleaned out the bobbin case and all the areas within the bobbin area, changed the needle, re-threaded my machine, etc. but nothing worked. Now that I've found this video, it appears that I need to get inside the machine and clean the bearing area. Yippee. However, I thank you very, very much for posting this video so I know what I need to do to get my machine working normally again.

[@paulaberenkowski4245]

Thank you so much for this video. I had this same problem and was scared to open the machine but with you video I opened it. I didn’t get behind the circuit board but when I took the brackets off the bearings and reattached them I tightened way too tight and could not budge the wheel. So I loosened the brackets a bit and the machine works great! Wow! So very thankful to you for posting. Now I can get back to quilting:)

[@doloresmaestas3892]

Yay!! It really is a great machine when it’s working. Thank you for your comment. Happy quilting!!

[@quantumhollapena]

Thank you so much for this video!! Just took apart my machine and cleaned and oiled everything and we are back in business! Seriously saved me soooo much money!!

[@GrommieWolf]

Thank you so much! You can tell your Dad knows what he is doing!! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@clairegirl49]

This 100% helped fix my machine. Thank you!

[@Pestgrl]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! This was exactly what was wrong with my sewing machine. I was able to fix it thanks to your video 😊❤

[@daynasmith1050]

Thank you for getting back to me I'll let you know how it worked out.

[@DagrtOne]

Thank you. Your father is s true master of his art. Please thank him for me.

[@ngozio.9347]

I just set up this machine out of the box, my first time using a sewing machine and first time buying from Brother, and I’m experiencing this error + a tight hand wheel so thank you. I’ll be contacting Brother just to see if anything can be done as I just bought this machine, but if they don’t help 1) that’s the end of buying more products from them and 2) I can try to fix it myself hopefully

[@africanity5399]

Thank you for sharing you saved my life ❤️

[@bethanytaylor65]

My husband is attempting this repair right now. He didn’t have a lot of luck with the bearing your dad is working on, but he did with the bearing near the bottom. It loosened the hand knob instantly...or maybe it was both. I’ll let you know if this fixes it. Thank you so much! So much for a machine that is not supposed to be oiled!

[@doloresmaestas3892]

They don’t make them to last anymore. Most people will give up and buy another one. It did take a lot of WD40 and patience to get the other one to move and cleaned all the way.

[@bethanytaylor65]

It did work! I hope your Dad will make a full video showing how to get the back off and remove the motherboard. My husband figured it out but he repairs his carpentry tools and so had a good idea of how to make basic repairs. I couldn’t even find the right screw driver! Lol!

[@doloresmaestas3892]

Bethany Taylor I will have to take it up to him next time. He’s currently healing from hand surgery but should be healed soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@awetzel66]

I followed these instructions and fixed my machine. Thank you!!

[@sjp0967]

THANK YOU!!!! This saved my machine!!

[@bunnyhead18]

Thank you so much! This video really helped!

[@kimberlyh8921]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I was having the same problem with my machine, and it's not even a year old! There's no repair shop anywhere near where I live, so you saved me a heck of a lot of money!

[@aurelienbagnol512]

I m french , you save my couple. Thank you so Much^^

[@ozmee1954]

Thanks. Have the same problem with mine. Didn’t even have it a year before this problem.

[@KJ_61]

I just bought this machine and made a baby quilt. Now I am receiving an E6 error when starting my second project. I am going to try this fix by using your video. Hopefully, this works for me.

[@doloresmaestas3892]

Kay Jones sometimes it’s as simple as taking the bobbin out and cleaning the. Rethreading the whole machine again. Sometimes it’s a little piece of lint or thread that can get caught in the bobbin area. I hope you find the issue and can get your machine working again. It’s a fun machine when it’s working.

[@KJ_61]

@@doloresmaestas3892 It is a brand spanking new machine. This is my first machine so I am new at this. I cleaned out the bobbin and all the debris but I do not have any machine oil. I will have to get some. It runs fine when on #1 but it is sticking on #2 and #3. Everything inside is new so I cannot see any black gunk or indicators of sticking. But I will go back in when I get the oil and apply a little to places that could possibly be sticking. I will give you an update. Thanks Again!!!

[@kristen876]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!!

[@jbello9398]

my error E6 went away with these simple steps... before you thread your machine make sure the presser foot is lifted up and the hand wheel is aligned with the line in the center...

[@pawareevogel7686]

Thank you for the details video. I followed along all the steps, cleaned and oiled both spot but I still have E6. Not sure what else to do. Pls help.

[@crystalsmith9393]

What oil did yall use to oil the bareing i have some very old oil from my great grandmother, does it go bad?

[@synamyne1]

Thank you for the video, but I can’t seem to take out the white panel?

[@chekamaldonado4524]

My question is the ball between the 2 screws suppose to turn when turning the nob too? or is it just the metal rod just turning ?

[@psychoshamrock]

would wd40 or zoom spout oil work better? I always thought it was the lighter oil that was needed....I'm learning new things here, I also have a brother, but it's mechanical rather than computerized.

[@fastfoodaddict4858]

BK Lulu yes that lighter oil is best for sewing machines. Because this was basically a corroded bolt the wd40 worked. He sprayed some on a cotton swap and worked at it to clean it. It dies take time and patience but it sure beats buying a new machine or paying a mechanic to do it.

[@bubblykhan9379]

Please how do you take off the 'circuit board' thing i cant get that off theres a screw above but its not enough room

[@bubblykhan9379]

Edit ok,i worked around the circuit board and i got the black gunk off and the bearing thing moves now if i move it but the handwheel is still stuck please hlep

[@lillianamezquita494]

I think I have this exact issue. I can't seem to get behind the circuit board to access the right bearing. But I can hear the crunching of whatever gunk/rust is in it when I try to turn the knob. Did you ever try to contact Brother to address this issue? It seems like poor quality control and design on their part. My machine is pretty new too only owned it for 2 months.

[@doloresmaestas3892]

I did not contact Brother. Have you tried unplugging the circuit board? That’s really the only way to get behind it.

[@SewMuchBetter]

I had the same problem on my Brother machine and when I opened the case the belt that goes from the handwheel to the motor was off! I put it back on and no more Error 6, sews great, but have to take apart again now the tension wheel is stuck (wasn't before I took it apart)....?

[@fastfoodaddict4858]

Diane Gehr I’m so sorry that is frustrating! Try cleaning and oiling the area. You maybe surprised at of the black gunk that will come out. Good luck and happy sewing.

[@sergioegonz]

Do you have a video fixing error 2 and 3 ?

[@silfnix1971]

My sewing machine just had this problem happen now, and while the video is helpful, it would be great to see more of how to take the machine apart and put it back together again. I’m having trouble taking off the circuit board that your dad was working behind

[@silfnix1971]

Update, my machine is working! All in all thank you SO MUCH for posting this video. I have the exact same machine and it was the same problem. I’m so happy I not only saved my machine, but at least $100 to repair it!

[@alfapatriciarojasneyra6063]

Hi, very nice your video. I did your recommendations and it works. But I can't hear your audio. I will want to translate in Spanish to help other users. Thanks

[@daynasmith1050]

how did you get the board off to get to the upper right hand bearing to clean and oil it.

[@doloresmaestas3892]

Dayna Smith so sorry I didn’t see your question til now. I hope you figured it out by now. In case you haven’t there should be screws just above that.

[@daynasmith1050]

@@doloresmaestas3892 I got it fixed, and now I have a e1 error with everything is hooked up right

[@doloresmaestas3892]

Is it sewing for you Dayna or is the E1 error stopping it? It’s possible you just need to rethread everything to get it going again.

[@stephaniehenry9329]

@@daynasmith1050 I just had this same issue after putting mine back together. You need to take it back apart and make sure when putting it back together that the lever that sticks out behind the thread tension wheel is NOT to the right of the raised presser foot switch plate (inside the sewing machine) This is keeping the switch from being unpressed. Take the machine apart again, raise the presser foot, and make sure the lever goes to the left of the little triangle (shark fin looking thing) and put the machine back together. This will ensure proper alignment of the plates.

[@daynasmith1050]

@@doloresmaestas3892 hi it's me again, I fixed the error 6, and now I have an error 1you sent me the answer once I printed it out. Now I can't find the darn can you please send it to me at [e-mail] when you get a chance. Thank you Dayna Smith

[@soffiegirl1027]

Sorry what kind of oil did he use after he cleaned?

[@doloresmaestas3892]

Seeing machine oil. You can pick it up from any sewing section. Walmart sells it as well

[@Jin04115]

Thank you for posting but I'm too scared I will mess something up. To the shop I go

[@griceldamartinezgricelda8666]

Por casualidad sabes cómo componer el error 4 y 5

[@daynasmith1050]

Could you tell me how to fix error 1

[@prapasriwiriyapaibul91]

Need help too...I have the same problem E1 error as you.😟😭

[@wandamusictube]

@@prapasriwiriyapaibul91 Did you google or look in the book: The foot controller was pressed (or the start/stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) and the reverse/reinforcement stitch button was pressed while the presser foot is raised. Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation.

[@RAME]

Could have been more useful if you recorded every step of process one by one.

[@doloresmaestas3892]

RAME Official thanks for the feedback. It was my first video and not planned.

[@nellyjosefinasegninideboli8158]

tengo esa maquina y no quiere corre la tela podrian ayudarme?

[@alfapatriciarojasneyra6063]

Fíjate si los dientes están desactivados. Detrás de la máquina está el botón de activación de los dientes

[@leonachinn6216]

What is a E1 error referring too?

[@soffiegirl1027]

E1 is when you don’t put the little gray foot near the sewing foot down before you start sewing

[@mariarogriguezmiranda1080]

Tengo una máquina igual ya le hice la limpieza y todo lo del video pero esta muy dura en la parte del volante no da vuelta esta muy forzada alguien que me Oriente que puedo hacer gracias

[@RocioMartinez-ze2lv]

Hola por lo que yo lei en los comentarios de arriba que los tornillos que esta adentro cerca de la rueda o "volante" estan muy apretados.

[@mariarogriguezmiranda1080]

Alguna persona que subtitule en español no entiendo gracias

[@aurelienbagnol512]

Maria Rogriguez Miranda mira y misma

[@debpugs2734]

Nice visuals but nothing worse than watching a video and you can't hear what they're saying.