Generator issue
I'm sure this has been asked and explained 100 times but I can't seem to find an answer for my problem.I've got an 86 Minnie Winnie with a Onan Emerald I Genset. Rv was recently purchased and I've had...
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If the unit is 12V DC based and you are getting 35V at the fuel pump, then check the meter across the battery. Was there a decimal point somewhere? You may have a bad meter or you may be reading a ghost.
Can you feel the pump run?
Most motorhomes have a separate fuel pick-up in the tank for the generator (APU). This pick-up is typically short so the APU can't run you out of fuel. The other unfortunate issue is that the old fuel lines may have been replaced and the person that did the job missed the APU lines completely.
Silly but cheap diagnostic trick...
Take the line off the fuel pump and try to suck fuel up. (Yes, if you suck with you mouth there is a chance of getting a mouthful of gasoline, but hey, its 20 proof - better than beer.) Just be cautious . I have pumps and jars I use for this test, but as a one-off you don't need to invest in those.
Oh, if you don't get fuel up there fast, you now know where the problem is....
Matt
Can you feel the pump run?
Most motorhomes have a separate fuel pick-up in the tank for the generator (APU). This pick-up is typically short so the APU can't run you out of fuel. The other unfortunate issue is that the old fuel lines may have been replaced and the person that did the job missed the APU lines completely.
Silly but cheap diagnostic trick...
Take the line off the fuel pump and try to suck fuel up. (Yes, if you suck with you mouth there is a chance of getting a mouthful of gasoline, but hey, its 20 proof - better than beer.) Just be cautious . I have pumps and jars I use for this test, but as a one-off you don't need to invest in those.
Oh, if you don't get fuel up there fast, you now know where the problem is....
Matt
