No start power to Onan 5500 generator
Ok, going through last minute checks and went to crank up generator to allow to run for a bit. Prior to departure to Western NC this Saturday. Nothing, no power to start! My Rig is a 04 Kodiak Gulfst...
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You said it ran fine a couple of months ago, do you exercise it regularly? it's recommended- especially with ethanol gas, to run it monthly under load to keep the fuel lines and carb from varnishing. That said, no power to start sounds like a battery issue, not a fuel supply issue. Are your batts fully charged? Battery disconnect off? Can you jump it to test it? Is it getting spark?
Thanks for the reply! Yes, I jumped generator directly with jumper cables and separate battery, cranked right up! Will not continue to run if I remove jumper cables! Something is stopping the power from getting back to the generator.
Then I think you have your answer. Sounds like your house batts are dead. Onan generators require a good battery to keep the fuel shut off solenoid open, and the control board powered up.
Hey there Waytoroll, much appreciated! I have checked house batteries, control panel into rig says fully charged. I even retracted both slides. All lights, jacks,refrigerator are all running of house batteries. Just no power to start generator, once again. Thank you for your posts.
Hey there Waytoroll,
Yes batteries are at full charge and I did jump start it directly. Fired right up! Generator will not remain running if I remove jumper cable., telling me it has something to do with the Rigs electrical makeup? Nothing wrong with Generator! I appreciate all your posts! I've found a Company called Atlantic Emergency Services, who has offered to step up & assist with diagnosis of this issue. Because we have got to get on the road to Lansing, NC! Again Much Appreciated! Semper Fi, Mac & Elizabeth
