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Bosch Washing Machine E02 Error Code

Drive motor blocked or not turning

What this error means

E02 (F02) indicates a motor fault—the control module commanded rotation but the brushless drive motor did not reach expected speed. You may hear a brief hum, then the cycle aborts before wash or spin begins.

Common causes

  • Overloaded drum binding the motor on heavy bedding
  • Garment or coin caught between the inner drum and outer tub
  • Motor tachometer wire loose at the rear stator connector
  • Failed motor control module after a power surge

Step-by-step fixes

  1. 1Unplug the washer for two minutes to reset the motor inverter
  2. 2Remove several items and redistribute the load evenly around the drum
  3. 3With power off, rotate the drum by hand—it should turn with moderate resistance only
  4. 4Stop using the machine if E02 returns on a light test load after reset

When to call a technician

Motor module and tachometer diagnostics require rear-panel access and live voltage tests—schedule Bosch service if E02 repeats on an empty drum.

Affected models

  • Bosch WGG254AXUC
  • Bosch WAT28400UC
  • Bosch WGA12400UC
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