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:. I tied jumpering the 12v wire from my water pump to the 12v wire on my switch over the stove but still no start. This is very baffling.
One of the problems with tracing continuity and voltage is that if even if one strand of a 100 strand wire is still connected, the voltage will read correct and so with the continuity. In spite of these good readings the single strand of wire will not have the current carrying capacity(amperage) to energize the starter. I am guessing that somewhere between the 12 volt source and the switches, the wire is frayed(maybe partially rodent eaten) to the point where it cannot supply enough amps to energize the starter.
You may want to try bringing another 12 volt source wire to the switch and see if that works.
I think that by trying the jumper cable ground connection earlier, we eliminated a frayed ground wire.
