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Lyman713
Explorer
Mar 04, 2023

Onan generator shutting down after releasing start button

Hi! I have a 2013 class C with an onan 4KY generator (series P). It only has about 200 hours on it. It shut down one day (actually after being on only for about an hour after Hurricane Ian) and the...
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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Mar 04, 2023
Ok after it shuts sown the light wil blink IN A PATTERN

You can also start the pattern by tapping the stop button as I recall

What is the pattern Like 3-4-2 3-4-2 3-4-2 as an example

NOTE this translates to what the on-board computer THINKS the problem is but the computer is not all that smart.

Some things that can cause it
Low oil OR lOW OIL PRESSURE.. The sensors are offline during start

NO AC OUT Likewise. Sensor offline during start (That last can be major)

Several other issues.

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