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Bosch Refrigerator error code

Bosch Refrigerator Error E02

Freezer compartment temperature sensor is faulty.

Freezer compartment temperature sensor is faulty.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
Bosch refrigerator repair guide for error E02
Error codeE02Refrigerator

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Disconnect the refrigerator from power for 5-10 minutes to reset the system.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Access the freezer temperature sensor (usually behind the back panel) and check for loose connections, corrosion, or damage to the wire harness.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    If you have a multimeter, you can test the sensor for continuity and resistance. Inconsistent readings indicate a faulty sensor.

A quick explanation

What does E02 mean?

Freezer compartment temperature sensor is faulty.

The answer you came for

How to fix Bosch refrigerator error E02

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet to prevent electrical shock.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. The freezer compartment temperature sensor is usually located on the back or side wall of the freezer interior.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. You may need to remove the freezer shelves and the back panel to access the sensor.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Gently unplug the wire connector from the faulty sensor.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Remove the screw or release the clip holding the sensor in place and take out the old sensor.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Position the new sensor and secure it with the original screw or clip.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Reconnect the wire harness, reattach the back panel, replace the shelves, and plug the refrigerator back in.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix E02 Error (Step-by-Step) Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet to prevent electrical shock.The freezer compartment temperature sensor is usually located on the back or side wall of the freezer interior.You may need to remove the freezer shelves and the back panel to access the sensor.Gently unplug the wire connector from the faulty sensor and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Remove the screw or release the clip holding the sensor in place and take out the old sensor.Position the new sensor and secure it with the original screw or clip.Reconnect the wire harness, reattach the back panel, replace the shelves, and plug the refrigerator back in.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Bosch Refrigerator Bosch Refrigerator Error E02: Use the code, light, or symbol as the starting clue, then confirm what the refrigerator actually does before ordering parts. 1. Unplug the refrigerator before removing covers, touching wiring, checking fans, sensors, valves, or control boards. 2. Confirm whether the display is a normal mode/status symbol or a recurring fault that affects cooling, alarms, lights, water, or controls. 3. Start with the temperature path: door seal, airflow, food blocking vents, sensor placement, loose sensor wiring, and control response. 4. Check door gaskets, blocked vents, condenser dust, frost buildup, fan noise, temperature settings, and recent door-open events before replacing parts. 5. Let temperatures stabilize after corrections, then confirm whether the same code, alarm, or symptom returns under normal use. 6. Replace a part only after the same symptom repeats and the model-specific checks point to that part category. Match any replacement to the complete Bosch model number on the appliance tag. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Bosch refrigerator model number from the appliance tag. The same display clue can point to different components depending on the exact model and when the failure appears. Next Steps and Parts

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Defective freezer compartment temperature sensor.
  • Damaged wire harnesses connected to the sensor.
  • Communication failure within the ice water system controls.
  • Malfunctioning icemaker.

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: 00617203

Price noted in the current guide: $19-$116

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Bosch Refrigerator error E02 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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