165261 Genuine Dishwasher Drain Pump for Bosch Dishwashers, BSH 00165261, Also 00423048 00611332 00187970

Part 165261, also written 00165261, is the genuine BSH drain pump for Bosch dishwashers. BSH has replaced the earlier numbers 00611332, 00187970 and 00423048 with this pump, so any of them on your parts list leads you here. It's the pump that pushes the dirty water out to the drain hose at the end of each wash and rinse stage.

Bosch dishwasher not draining? Check the drain pump

The drain pump sits in the base of the dishwasher next to the sump. After each stage of the program it switches on and pumps the used water out through the drain hose. When the pump fails, water stays in the bottom of the tub at the end of the cycle, the machine may stop partway with a drain error, or you might hear humming without any water moving. A grinding or rattling noise usually means broken glass or a fruit pip has jammed the impeller. Always check the filters and the hose for blockages first.

Part details

• Genuine BSH drain pump, part 165261
• Also written 00165261
• Replaces earlier numbers 00611332, 00187970 and 00423048
• For Bosch dishwashers

Fitting the drain pump

Unplug the dishwasher and turn off the tap. Bail out any water in the sump and remove the filters. On many Bosch dishwashers the pump is reached from underneath, so you may need to lay the machine on its back on a towel. Photograph the wiring plug and hose positions, swap the pump, then run a rinse and check under the machine for leaks.

Questions about this part

Is 165261 the same pump as 00423048?

Yes. BSH lists 00165261 as the current number for this pump, replacing 00423048 along with 00611332 and 00187970. If your parts list shows any of those numbers, this is the pump to order.