Generator won't Start
Just purchased this DP new a couple of months ago and I have a lot to learn. When I try and start the generator you hear "Click-Click-Click" sounds like the battery is dead. This is where my problem i...
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The ticking sound is normal, at least for my coach. Remember, for diesel engines to start, their "glo plugs" or "piston sleeves" must be heated first, and this takes several seconds before they roar to life. Diesel engines have a totally different ignition system compared to gas engines.
That's why when you turn on your ignition key, at least on my rig, I have to wait to start the engine until a light on the dash goes off. Then, the piston sleeves are heated and ready to go. Same thing for your generator.
That's why when you turn on your ignition key, at least on my rig, I have to wait to start the engine until a light on the dash goes off. Then, the piston sleeves are heated and ready to go. Same thing for your generator.
