What is the clutch microswitch holder
It is a small plastic part that keeps the microswitch in the correct position within the brewing unit's clutch mechanism. The microswitch signals the coffee machine's electronics whether the clutch is in the correct position, i.e. whether the brewing unit is ready for a brewing cycle.
Signs of wear or damage
When the holder is cracked, loose, or deformed, the microswitch can shift out of its correct position or fail to engage at all. The coffee machine may then report a clutch error, refuse to start brewing, or get stuck mid-cycle, because the electronics are not receiving the correct signal about the mechanism's position.
Why replace this part in time
A damaged holder usually cannot be reliably repaired with glue or a makeshift fix, since the microswitch must be in a precise position to work repeatedly and reliably. Delaying the replacement often leads to more frequent error messages and the need to restart or disassemble the brewing unit.
Selection advice
When choosing a replacement, check compatibility with your specific model in the product's compatibility table, as the shape and mounting of the holder differ between coffee machines.
Compatible with
- EQ.3 TI301509DE S100
- EQ.3 TI303503DE S300
- EQ.3 TI305506DE S500
- EQ.3 TI30A509DE S100
- EQ.3 TI313519DE S300
- EQ.300 TI351509DE Black
- EQ.300 TI353501DE Silver
- EQ.300 TI355F09DE
+ 21 more compatible models
- EQ.300 TF301E09 Black
- EQ.300 TF301E19 Black
- TIS30159DE Verocup 100
- TIS30351DE Verocup 300
- TIE20109 VEROCAFE Serie 2
- TIE20301 VEROCAFE Serie 2
- TIE20504 VEROCAFE Serie 2
- EQ.500 TP501D09 classic
- EQ.500 TP503D04 classic
- EQ.500 TP507DX4 classic
- EQ.500 TP511D01 classic
- EQ.500 TP513D09 classic
- EQ.500 TP515D02 classic
- EQ.500 TP517DF3
- EQ.500 TQ503D01 integral
- EQ.500 TQ505D09 integral Black
- EQ.500 TQ505DF8 integral
- EQ.500 TQ505DF9 integral
- EQ.500 TQ507D02 integral
- EQ.500 TQ507D03 integral Steel
- EQ.500 TQ507DF3 integral
| Manufacturing company | Robert Bosch GmbH |
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| Address | Robert Bosch GmbH. Robert-Bosch-Platz 1 70839 Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe GERMANY |








