636603 Genuine Door Hinge Rope for Bosch Dishwashers, Hinge to Spring Cable Connector, Also Catalogued as 00636603

Part 636603 is a genuine Bosch dishwasher door rope, also catalogued as 00636603. It's the short cord that links the door hinge to its counterbalance spring, so the door holds its position as you lower it instead of dropping. The reference listing for this rope names Bosch dishwashers. Siemens and Neff machines come out of the same BSH factories, so owners of those brands should match the number on the old rope before ordering.

Bosch dishwasher door falling open? Check the hinge rope

Each side of a Bosch dishwasher door has a hinge with a rope running down to a tension spring near the base. Together the rope and spring carry the weight of the door, which is why a healthy door stays half open and closes gently. Ropes stretch, fray and eventually snap. When one goes, the door usually drops straight down when you open it, slams when you shut it, or sits crooked in the frame. You might also hear a twang or find a loose cord end under the machine. A broken rope puts extra strain on the other side, so check both.

Part details

• Genuine BSH part number 636603
• Also listed as 00636603
• Links the door hinge to the counterbalance spring
• Reference listing names Bosch dishwashers

Replacing a dishwasher door rope

Turn the dishwasher off at the wall and close the tap before you start. On most Bosch machines you'll need to slide the dishwasher out of its cavity and take off the kickboard or side panels to reach the spring and rope. Note how the rope is routed around its guide before removing it. Ropes on both sides wear at the same rate, so many techs fit two at once.

Questions about this part

Do I need one rope or two?

Most Bosch dishwasher doors use a rope on each side. The surviving rope has done the same number of cycles as the broken one, so plenty of repairers replace both at once. If you're unsure whether this listing is one rope or a pair, ask us before ordering.