Remote switches not working on Genset
Finally fixed my Kohlar 5CKM21 genset and works fine from start switch on genset itself. Neither the dash remote switch or the remote start switch above the stove will start the generator. Both will w...
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rgatijnet1 wrote:Yes I checked and had 12 volts at the switch over the stove. There were 3 wires to the switch yellow(12v), black and brown(grd). Black wire also goes to hr meter which works. I removed the 12v wire and shorted it out to the brown wire but still no start. Shorted yellow wire to metal hood grd still no start. I then ran a wire from the 12v yellow wire all the way back to the genset grd inside electronic box and it still would not start. I know I must be missing something I just don't know what. Checked switch and had continuity, also checked chassis grd to genset grd inside box and had continuity there also.
All of the switches should be wired in parallel. Since you have voltage to the switch at the generator, then the issue should be the 12 volt feed to the other two switches. Using a voltmeter you should measure power on one side of each switch. If you do not, then you need to trace back to where the power stops. There might be a fuse in the hot line that has blown. I would expect the power to both switches to be coming from the same 12 volt source.
