Gen shuts off unless “Start” held down
Hello All, I have a 1999 Winnebago Minnie WF 331C and it has a Cummins Onan Model # FKY FA26100H generator that has 316 hours on it. Issue: Fuel pump ONLY has current when “Stop/Start” toggle...
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Hello all,
I finally had a chance to run a couple of tests.
1) My generator runs GREAT as long as I keep pressing the “start” switch at BOTH the generator and inside the carriage. YES I understand that pressing the “START” switch keeps the starter engaged (that’s for those that want to warn me about possibly burning out the starter).
2) As soon as I let go of “Start” it just shuts off as if I am pressing “Stop”.
It turns out there is absolutely NO voltage output from the generator side of this Onan generator. The ENGINE side is working fine.
If I were still working as an ASE certified automotive repair technician I would take the generator out and rebuild it. But unfortunately I had to have both my hips replaced due to osteoarthritis and I just can’t get around like I used to.
I finally had a chance to run a couple of tests.
1) My generator runs GREAT as long as I keep pressing the “start” switch at BOTH the generator and inside the carriage. YES I understand that pressing the “START” switch keeps the starter engaged (that’s for those that want to warn me about possibly burning out the starter).
2) As soon as I let go of “Start” it just shuts off as if I am pressing “Stop”.
It turns out there is absolutely NO voltage output from the generator side of this Onan generator. The ENGINE side is working fine.
If I were still working as an ASE certified automotive repair technician I would take the generator out and rebuild it. But unfortunately I had to have both my hips replaced due to osteoarthritis and I just can’t get around like I used to.
