F02
Ariston Motor Tachometer Circuit Fault

Drum does not turn or turns erratically; display shows F02 during wash or spin.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Faulty motor tachometer sensor, loose tachometer connector, damaged motor wiring harness, defective main control board tach input

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the washer-dryer before removing any panels.

Steps to diagnose:

  • Access the motor: Remove the rear panel. Locate the motor and the small tachometer module at the rear of the motor shaft.
  • Check tach connector: Ensure the small 2–3 wire connector on the tach sensor is fully seated. Clean any oxidation and reseat.
  • Inspect wiring: Follow the tach wires back to the main control board. Look for pinched, broken, or rubbed-through insulation. Repair or replace as needed.
  • Test tach sensor: With the motor removed or belt off, connect a multimeter set to AC volts across the tach terminals. Manually spin the motor shaft; you should see a small AC voltage generated. If no voltage is produced, the tach sensor is faulty.
  • Check control board: If the tach sensor tests good and wiring is intact, the fault may be on the control board tach input circuit, requiring board replacement.

Note: Running the machine with a faulty tachometer can cause uncontrolled spin speeds; do not bypass this sensor.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Drive Motor with Tachometer
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