● Checked Nov 3, 2026From Narwal support
Narwal error1045
Narwal "Dustbin or dust bag not in place" (1045): what it means and the fix
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Works for Narwal robot vacuums and base stations (Freo series).
Short answer
What it means: The robot cannot detect the dustbin or dust bag.
Quick fix: Reseat the dustbin or dust bag.
Fix it in 3 steps
- Reseat the dustbin or dust bag.Done?
- If it is already in place, clean the detection sensor.Done?
- Power cycle the robot.Did it work?
Fixed when: The robot detects the bin and the code clears.
Great, it is fixed. Bookmark this page in case it comes back.
Still showing Dustbin or dust bag not in place?
The code comes back after these steps. Contact Narwal support with the robot serial number, the error time, a screenshot and a short video. Contact Narwal support at 1 (866) 939 2153. Warranty: 1 year for products bought outside the EU and Switzerland. Batteries and consumables are excluded.. Narwal support →
Parts that fix this
Dust bagsFor Narwal on AmazonCheck price →Check the part fits your model. Affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Why it happens
- The dustbin or dust bag is not seated
- A dirty detection sensor
Other Narwal errors
1001, 1003, 1004Battery›1005, 1006Battery too hot or too cold›1007, 1008Zero tangling roller brush›1009, 1010Mop pad or mopping module›1011Localization error›1012, 1123, 1124Robot trapped›1013Entered a no go zone›1014, 1015, 1016Drive wheel malfunction›1017Anti drop (cliff) sensor triggered›1018, 1019, 1060System malfunction›1020, 1021, 1130Base station connection or charging error›1022, 1023Base station not found›1024, 1025, 1127Cannot leave or return to the base›1026Robot and base lost connection›1027, 2000 to 20Base station malfunction›1028, 1029Mopping paused›1030 to 1038, 11Mopping module malfunction›1039, 1040Mop pad drying interrupted›1041, 1042, 1043Side brush malfunction›1044Roller brush tangled›1046Robot malfunction›1047 to 1054LIDAR malfunction›1065, 1066, 1089Sensor malfunction›1079Relocalization failure›1083, 1084, 1177Perception system or chip temperature›1113Bumper malfunction›1126, 1142 to 11Robot trapped (LIDAR related)›1140Non original battery detected›1150 to 1156Mapping failure›1170 to 1176Binocular (front) sensor blocked or dirty›1200Top cover not seated›2003Base station water overflow›2004Cleaning module not seated›2005Clean water tank not installed›2006, 2017Clean water dispensing error›2007Dirty water tank full or not installed›2008Detergent pump malfunction›2013, 2014, 2015Maintenance agent detection error›2032, 2033, 2034Dust collection malfunction›2035, 2036Dust bag temperature or drying error›2040, 2041, 2042Electrolyzed water module›3000 to 3010Automatic water change module›All 43 Narwal codes →Keeps happening? Compare before you replace
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What does Narwal error 1045 mean?
1045 means the dustbin or dust bag is not detected. Reseat it. If it is already in place, clean the detection sensor and power cycle the robot.