MOVA LiDAX "LiDAR is blocked": what it means and the fix

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Works for MOVA LiDAX Ultra (800 to 2000), LiDAX Ultra AWD (1000 to 3000 AWD) and LiDAX Pro 800.

Short answer

What it means: Something is covering the LiDAR sensor on top of the mower. On a new mower the protective cover is often still on.

Quick fix: Remove the LiDAR protective cover and try again.

Fix it in 2 steps

Remove the LiDAR protective cover and try again.
If the LiDAR is very dirty, clean it with a lint free cloth and try again.

Fixed when: The mower can see and locate itself again.

Still showing LiDAR is blocked?

The message keeps coming back after a restart. Contact MOVA after-sales service: in the US call +1 (888) 308-6159, 9 AM to 6 PM EST every day, or email [email protected]. Warranty: 3 years on the mower, 2 years on the battery pack, per MOVA US. MOVA support →

Parts that fix this

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Why it happens

LiDAR protective cover not removed
Heavy dirt on the LiDAR

Other MOVA LiDAX errors

The robot is not connected to the app›Failed to connect to Wi-Fi›Robot lifted›Robot tilted›Robot trapped›Left/right rear wheel error›Drive wheels error›Blade disc can't rotate›The blade disc fails to move up or down›The blade disc cannot move to the side›Bumper error›Charging errorCharging error›Battery temperature too high›Battery temperature is high›Battery temperature is low›The robot shuts down on the spot›The robot pauses tasks and auto-returns to the station›The robot is in the station but does not charge›LiDAR malfunction›LiDAR is dirty›LiDAR temperature is high›LiDAR temperature is too high›Robot is lost›Sensor error›The robot is in the no-go zone›The robot is outside the map›Emergency stop is activated›The robot is away from the map. Risk of being stolen›Failed to return to the charging station›Failed to dock in the charging station›Positioning failed›Insufficient space for turning in front of the station›Path obstructed›The front camera is dirty›There is an issue with the front camera›Front camera blocked›Boundary detection error occurs during Auto-Mapping›The robot vibrates abnormally while mowing›All 40 MOVA LiDAX codes →

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Questions owners ask

Why does my new MOVA mower say LiDAR is blocked?

On a new mower it usually means the LiDAR protective cover is still on. Remove it and try again.