Common questions

What does the fault code on my Generator mean?

What does the fault code on my Generator mean?

The fault lamp illuminates yellow and the alarm horn sounds when the battery charger malfunctions. This fault feature requires an optional battery charger with a malfunction output for the lamp to function. Local display shows Batt Chg Flt Warning.

When does the fault lamp on a generator go red?

The fault lamp illuminates yellow and the alarm horn sounds when the generator set master control button is in the RUN or OFF/RESET mode. The local display shows Not In Auto Warning. The fault lamp illuminates red, the alarm horn sounds, and cranking stops when the unit does not start within the defined cranking period.

What are the different types of fault codes?

Fault codes are two types: Fault codes for electronic engine control (an error has been detected in the engine or control system) Information codes that give an idea of what happened to the engine or control system In addition, trouble codes can be active (current) or inactive (irrelevant).

What happens when the primary engine timing sensor is lost?

If the engine is running and the signal from the primary engine speed/timing sensor is lost, a slight change in engine performance will be noticed when the ECM performs the changeover to the secondary engine speed/timing sensor.

Is the loss of speed signal occurring on the generator?

Fault code 121 (loss of speed signal is occurring on the generator Fault code 121 (loss of speed signal is occurring on the generator set… Hi, I have code 285 and code 241 active and I dont have any throttle response when the engine is idling. It’s a cummins ISX in a Volvo 2007. … read more FIELD SERVICE TECHNIC…

The fault lamp illuminates yellow and the alarm horn sounds when the battery charger malfunctions. This fault feature requires an optional battery charger with a malfunction output for the lamp to function. Local display shows Batt Chg Flt Warning.

The fault lamp illuminates yellow and the alarm horn sounds when the generator set master control button is in the RUN or OFF/RESET mode. The local display shows Not In Auto Warning. The fault lamp illuminates red, the alarm horn sounds, and cranking stops when the unit does not start within the defined cranking period.

What does code 27 voltage sense error mean?

Code 27 – Voltage Sense Error What this fault code tells you is that the controller cannot sense the output voltage. Again, this problem may be beyond your expertise to repair. The manual states that the only solution is to go to your authorized Onan dealer to rectify the issue.

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