E52 AEG washing machine error E52 — motor speed sensor

What it means

If your AEG washing machine shows E52: the control board gets no signal from the motor speed sensor (tachogenerator).

Likely causes

Faulty tacho or its wiring, locked motor, worn brushes.

Safe steps you can try

Unplug for 10 minutes and check that the drum turns freely.

When to call a technician

If the error persists, the tacho, wiring and control board need checking.