How to resolve error F02 in an Indesit washing machine

Error value under code F02

F02 is on, but this is the first time the machine has shown this fault code on the display? It is necessary to understand the reasons and methods of action if you urgently need to remove the error.

If the SMA displays error F 02 on the electronic display, this means a broken circuit in the tachometer, which leads to engine failure.

How to determine this? When you add laundry and start washing, the machine tries to draw water and start the drum. After several such unsuccessful attempts, F02 appears on the washing machine display.

Common reasons

The appearance of error code F02 on the display is caused by many reasons. The most common ones include:

the tachogenerator of the Indesit machine is broken, so the engine cannot start,
the motor rotor is jammed by a foreign object,
the contacts in connector j9 on the electronic board are faulty,
rarely, but an electric motor breakdown occurs, additionally accompanied by the appearance of error F01,
the appearance of code F02 as a result of a malfunction of the control unit of the Indesit washing machine.

How to check the engine for serviceability

To equip the Indesit SMA, asynchronous, commutator and brushless motors are used. There are two known ways to diagnose an engine:

Check the voltage supply to the starter and rotor windings of the motor by connecting these elements alternately.
Using a 500-watt transformer, energize the connected starter and rotor windings.

In modern cars, code f02 lights up on the electronic display. Owners of older models of machines without a display can determine the breakdown by the lit “QUICK WASH” indicator or the flashing “EXTRA RINSE” light.

Indication F07 on the Indesit washing machine. Causes of failure

If you have a washing machine with a screen (LCD display) - electronic and error F07 or electromechanical Indesit is on (when there is no display), the “Quick Wash” and “Revolution” and “Super Wash” lights are blinking, or the “Revolution” and “Additional” lights are on Rinse" or "Soak"?

This is what error F07 looks like on a washing machine without a screen, when only the indicators are lit or blinking:

Error F07 and its indication

What does this error code f07 mean?

The water level sensor does not work; usually, after filling with water, the required signal does not arrive.

Indesit error signals

There is no water in the washing machine, the machine does not respond or does not fill with water.

We check with our own hands - we decide

Troubleshooting error F02

To understand how to correct the situation that caused error f02 on the Indesit washing machine, you need to find the breakdown step by step. Try rebooting the device by unplugging the power cord for 20 minutes.

What to do if the breakdown is confirmed? You need to start searching in the following order:

Disconnect the SMA from the sewerage and water supply by placing the equipment in a convenient position.
Tighten the contacts responsible for connecting the motor.
Check the connection between the engine and the electronic module.
Check the CNE connector pins - you will find them on the module.
The windings of the motor and tachometer also need to be carefully checked to ensure they are in good condition.
Replace the module if necessary.

How to fix the problem

To check the serviceability of the control module, arm yourself with a camera. Having taken out the board, disconnect all the chips from it, take a photo of the location of the wires - this will be needed in the future to return everything back in the same sequence. You can also find a circuit diagram for the board on the Internet.

Check the contacts on connector J9 of the board; replace them if necessary.

If you discover a problem with the module, entrust the Indesit washing machine to an experienced specialist to reset the errors and solve the problem.

What to do if the Indesit washing machine displays error F02

Some washing machine malfunctions can be fixed with your own hands if you have minimal experience in handling electrical appliances. First of all, the unit is disconnected from the power supply, and then a search for the breakdown begins for subsequent repair.

How to check network settings

If the Indesit washing machine displays error F02, first of all, you need to check the voltage in the outlet. They do this in two ways:

Connect another household appliance to the power outlet and put it into operation.
Measure the voltage using a tester.

A working outlet should supply from 220 to 240 V. If the readings are too low, unstable, and other units also refuse to turn on or malfunction, the washing machine must be connected to another electrical outlet.

How to inspect cables and contacts

During operation, the washing machine is subject to constant vibrations, due to which, over time, cables and wires between its individual electronic components can break. In addition, Indesit is exposed to conditions of high humidity, which causes corrosion of internal contacts.

To inspect the control panel you must:

Unscrew the bolts at the back of the washing machine that hold the top cover, carefully lift the latter and move it away from you.
Loosen the additional fasteners in the powder receptacle niche and in the upper left corner of the housing.
Pull the cover up and carefully remove it from the washing unit, without making sudden movements to avoid damaging the wiring.
Carefully inspect the control board cables for melted insulation and breaks.
Check the reliability of the contacts and make sure that there are no signs of burnout or oxidation.
Pull the cables out of the connectors, clean the sockets from possible fine dust and restore the electrical circuit.

Oxidized and burnt contacts are cleaned or resoldered, broken or melted wires are replaced with new ones. After this, the control panel is installed in place and the Indesit machine is checked in operation.

Particular attention should be paid to port J9 - its malfunction causes error F02 most often

How to test the tachometer of an Indesit car

Fault F02 often appears in a washing machine due to a faulty tachometer. You can check an element using the following algorithm:

The rear wall of the unit is dismantled and the drive belt is removed from the pulley.
Unscrew the mounting screws and remove the engine from the machine body.
Find the speed sensor located on the motor shaft and measure its resistance with a multimeter.

For a working tachometer, the readings should be 115-170 Ohms. If the multimeter does not show any voltage even when the shaft is rotated manually, then the sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced with a similar new one.

The tachometer voltage when the shaft rotates must be at least 0.2 V

How to check engine health

If the tachometer of the Indesit motor is working properly, and no jamming is detected when the shaft rotates, it is necessary to inspect the engine itself. Namely:

Check the condition of the commutator lamellas - burrs, peeling and carbon deposits can lead to error F. Minor defects can be eliminated by simple grinding with sandpaper; serious damage requires replacing the entire motor.
Inspect all cables connecting the motor to the control board. Burnt and melted wires are replaced if necessary, poor-quality contacts are resoldered.
Assess the condition of the carbon brushes. If they are worn out and their length is less than 150 mm, new parts must be installed.
Test the motor winding - the multimeter should show values of 20-200 Ohms. If there is a zero indication or an infinity sign, we are talking about an open circuit or short circuit.

After minor repairs have been carried out, the engine is put back into place and checked to see if error F02 has been eliminated.

The interturn short circuit of the motor is not detected by a multimeter, but it is indicated by the slow rotation of the shaft

How to check the control module of a washing machine

If the Indesit motor and other elements are in good condition, but error F02 does not go away, the cause of the malfunction may be hidden in the control module. Serious malfunctions of the unit cannot be eliminated with your own hands - the part will have to be sent to service. But minor problems can be solved at home:

To access the control module, dismantle the top cover of the washing unit and remove the front panel.
All harnesses and cables are disconnected from the electronic unit, after which the part is removed from the housing.
The panel is inspected from the front and back. You can remove dust from the surface of the board, which can cause short circuits, and sand away traces of oxides and burnouts on metal contacts.
In some cases, condensation is detected on the control module. In this case, the board is dried at room temperature without additional thermal exposure.

If broken tracks, cracks and splits are visible on the control unit with the naked eye or under a magnifying glass, the module should be sent for service. You can restore its functionality with your own hands only if you have specialized knowledge and experience in handling electrical appliances.

Warning! Repairing the control unit of an Indesit machine is expensive. Sometimes buying a new washing unit is easier than refurbishing an old one.

Swollen capacitors clearly indicate a malfunction of the control module - they need to be replaced

Checking the control module

As a rule, it is located in the rear part to the right of the tank, but there are models with a different location. Therefore, it is better to first familiarize yourself with the layout of the Indesit machine components. The found board is removed.

Before checking, you need to photograph the location of the connected wires so that you don’t mix them up after completion. If necessary, it is easy to find an electrical diagram for your washing machine model on the Internet. Then, to eliminate error F02, the reliability of the contacts of connector j9 on the board is checked by measuring the resistance between contacts 1 and 2. If the values obtained do not coincide with those specified in the instructions, they are replaced with new ones.

If clearly faulty elements are visible in the control unit of the Indesit unit, then it is better to entrust their replacement and elimination of the error to a specialist. Doing it yourself without the skills to repair electronic devices will only make the problem worse. If the test does not reveal faulty contacts and elements, it means the processor has failed.

Then the easiest way to fix the breakdown and eliminate error F02 is to replace the entire module. The unit you purchase must be already programmed, otherwise you will have to invite a firmware specialist.

Most, but not all, problems associated with error F02 can be resolved on your own. However, everyone decides for themselves whether to send Indesit washing equipment to the workshop or not.