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ImaginaryNumber
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Jun 17, 2013

Onan 4000 Microquiet KY no start - Oil level switch bypass

My 2004 Trail Lite 235s has an Onan Microquiet 4000 KY generator which has always started right up, but now won't start. The rig has been parked for almost a year on a slight incline with the rear ...
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ImaginaryNumber
Explorer
Jun 18, 2013
Thank you for the suggestions Handbasket, Kpackpackkelley, and dan-nickie.

I tried starting the genset with the engine running and it cranked fine but did not start.

I looked through the service manual but could not identify exactly where the connector pinout for the low oil switch is. I'll have more time to look tomorrow.

Thank you for the service manual references.

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