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Haas alarm

104 Y Servo Error Too Large

The Y axis fell too far behind where the control commanded it.

Stops the machineHaas Classic and NGC controls (mills and lathes)

What it means

The Y axis fell too far behind where the control commanded it. The axis is binding, overloaded, or the servo can't keep up.

Common causes

  • Binding from chips, tight gibs or damaged way covers
  • Dry ways or no lube
  • Worn or damaged ballscrew or support bearing
  • Servo motor, amplifier or encoder fault
  • Crash damage

What to check first

  1. Jog the Y axis slowly with the handle and watch the load meter
  2. Check way lube level and flow
  3. Look under the way covers for chips
  4. Listen for noise from the ballscrew

Lock out the machine before reaching into it. Never bypass a door switch or interlock to clear an alarm.

When to call a repair tech

Call a tech if the load is high, you hear noise, or it started after a crash.

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Quick answers

What does Haas alarm 104 mean?

The Y axis fell too far behind where the control commanded it. The axis is binding, overloaded, or the servo can't keep up.

What causes Haas alarm 104?

Binding from chips, tight gibs or damaged way covers. Dry ways or no lube. Worn or damaged ballscrew or support bearing. Servo motor, amplifier or encoder fault. Crash damage.

How do I fix Haas alarm 104?

Jog the Y axis slowly with the handle and watch the load meter. Check way lube level and flow. Look under the way covers for chips. Listen for noise from the ballscrew. Call a tech if the load is high, you hear noise, or it started after a crash.

Alarm numbers and text can differ by control model, software version and machine builder. This page is a starting point from people who have worked on these machines, not a replacement for your machine builder's manual.

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