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PsnRebel
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Feb 08, 2023

General Quietpac 75D Stopped Running, won’t start

So we bought a 2005 Mandalay Presidio 39b about 2 years ago. We are fortunate enough to have a Generac Quietpac 75d installed. Around 800 hours.

Last time driving back east the generator suddenly died. It cranks, actually starts but once you let off the start button it dies. It has fuel. Coolant is filled to specs.

Using the flow chart in the service manual I think it’s the control board. Just one test I can’t do. It requires removing the grey plug harness that goes to the control board. I don’t know how it detaches. I can’t see because of framerail is in the way. Anyone with experience changing out the control board ? It appears to be held in place by 4 white plastic posts that have tabs that need to be pressed in , in order to pull the board. How do I collapse those white pins in order to remove board ?

Is my best bet to loosen generator mounting bolts and pulling it forward about a foot ? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance. I’m located near Augusta GA if anyone knows of a competent service place for this amazing piece of equipment (sarcastic).
  • So then in theory if I disconnect the #85 wire from the circuit board , terminal 12, the generator should start and run ?

    I tried that and it still won’t stay running once I release the rocker switch (which I’ve tested per the manual).
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    Section 5
    ENGINE DC CONTROL SYSTEM
    Page 23
    CIRCUIT CONDITION- FAULT SHUTDOWNS:
    The engine has mounted to it a HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE
    SWITCH (HWT) and a LOW OIL PRESSURE
    SWITCH (LOS). While running, ENGINE
    CONTROL circuit board action keeps Terminal 12
    Wire 85 energized with battery voltage. Connected in
    parallel to (Wire 85) are the LOW OIL PRESSURE
    SWITCH (LOS) and HIGH WATER TEMP SWITCH
    (HWT). The (LOS) has normally closed contacts.
    After start-up, engine oil pressure will open the contacts.
    The HWT has normally open contacts. High
    coolant temperature will close the contacts.
    Should engine water temperature exceed a preset
    value, the switch contacts will close. Wire 85 from the
    circuit board will connect to ground. Circuit board
    action will then initiate a shutdown.
    Should engine oil pressure drop below a safe pre-set
    value, the switch contacts will close.
    On contact closure, Wire 85 will be connected to
    ground and circuit board action will initiate an engine
    shutdown.
    The circuit board has a time delay built into it for the
    Wire 85 fault shutdowns. At STARTUP ONLY the circuit
    board will wait approximately six (6) seconds
    before looking at the Wire 85 fault shutdowns. Once
    running after the six (6) second time delay, grounding
    Wire 85 through either switch will cause an immediate
    shutdown.
    The ENGINE CONTROL circuit board also has overspeed
    protection. The circuit board senses the AC
    output from the stators POWER winding at Terminals
    5 & 6 via Wires 22 & 44. This AC voltage and frequency
    signal is used indirectly to monitor engine
    RPM. If the frequency should increase above a preset
    "adjustable" limit, the ENGINE CONTROL circuit
    board will cause an immediate shutdown.

    From page 23 of the manual. My high water temperature switch went bad.

    You can check this at the oil pressure switch where the wire for the temperature switch as well as the oil pressure switch is attached. You can remove the wire from the switches and then start if it continues to run it is the switch.

    JimR
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      Hdcharley24
      Explorer

      This is exactly what I'm dealing with.  Not sure where to go now. As soon as the pre heat button is let go the Gen. Stops which tells me it's not the oil pressure or high temp. Sensor because they have a delay

  • Fuel pump or hose to RV gas tank could need replacing.

    Testing the fuel pump is fairly easy . . . disconnect your gen's fuel hose. Then connect another hose that's inside a gas can. Start your gen. If your it runs, then it's probably the pump.