Gen shuts off unless “Start” held down
Hello All, I have a 1999 Winnebago Minnie WF 331C and it has a Cummins Onan Model # FKY FA26100H generator that has 316 hours on it. Issue: Fuel pump ONLY has current when “Stop/Start” toggle...
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Hello all,
I really appreciate everyone’s input and help. (Smile)
Unfortunately, my Onan generator model KY series H does NOT have a diagnostics code light as at least one person has pointed out. You guys ARE able to see the images of my genset, right? (Smile)
Also, they have pointed out that there is NO oil level sensor either. But just to be on the safe side… I will carefully increase the oil level to just below the “FULL” mark with the dipstick screwed in. This one does NOT make sense and I hope it is wrong??
Anyway, I found the COMPLETE FULL original manuals for my Motorhome. They are at least on the level of “Chilton” automotive repair manuals if not as good as “Mitchel” shop manuals; VERY detailed. They were in one of the cabinets and I hope I mentioned that I just bought this Winnebago a couple months ago.
We are having something called an “Atmospheric weather river event” (aka: constant rain) here in the Pacific Northwest and with my health AND my three part time jobs I will continue to diagnose this generator issue as soon as possible.
So next, what I am going to do is:
A: Carefully fill the generator oil level to just below full.
B: Using a long high quality extension cord and my digital VOM (Volt Ohm Meter) I will start the generator and see if there is at least 80 to 90 volts AC (alternating current). This is the minimum voltage that must been seen so it goes into “run” mode. Even better if my VOM shows 115-120 volts AC.
I just wanted to give everyone a heads up and let you all know I am still working on this.
When we get to the bottom of this I will treat everyone out to the beverage of their choice (smile)
(PS. To answer a couple of questions: My genset has 316 hours on it as I mentioned in my OP. (Smile). Also, thank you VERY much for pointing out how corroded the main 12 volt battery cables are at the solenoid…. I DO know the importance of having clean and tight battery cables. I will be splicing in and soldering a good length of brand new cable once I verify that the cost of getting this Gen to work properly is less then say $300. Because I can buy a brand new gas generator (Third party, NOT Cummins) for about $350. And although my battery cables at the Gen solenoid are terrible it cranks just fine.)
Thanks in advance, and I will keep everyone informed.
I really appreciate everyone’s input and help. (Smile)
Unfortunately, my Onan generator model KY series H does NOT have a diagnostics code light as at least one person has pointed out. You guys ARE able to see the images of my genset, right? (Smile)
Also, they have pointed out that there is NO oil level sensor either. But just to be on the safe side… I will carefully increase the oil level to just below the “FULL” mark with the dipstick screwed in. This one does NOT make sense and I hope it is wrong??
Anyway, I found the COMPLETE FULL original manuals for my Motorhome. They are at least on the level of “Chilton” automotive repair manuals if not as good as “Mitchel” shop manuals; VERY detailed. They were in one of the cabinets and I hope I mentioned that I just bought this Winnebago a couple months ago.
We are having something called an “Atmospheric weather river event” (aka: constant rain) here in the Pacific Northwest and with my health AND my three part time jobs I will continue to diagnose this generator issue as soon as possible.
So next, what I am going to do is:
A: Carefully fill the generator oil level to just below full.
B: Using a long high quality extension cord and my digital VOM (Volt Ohm Meter) I will start the generator and see if there is at least 80 to 90 volts AC (alternating current). This is the minimum voltage that must been seen so it goes into “run” mode. Even better if my VOM shows 115-120 volts AC.
I just wanted to give everyone a heads up and let you all know I am still working on this.
When we get to the bottom of this I will treat everyone out to the beverage of their choice (smile)
(PS. To answer a couple of questions: My genset has 316 hours on it as I mentioned in my OP. (Smile). Also, thank you VERY much for pointing out how corroded the main 12 volt battery cables are at the solenoid…. I DO know the importance of having clean and tight battery cables. I will be splicing in and soldering a good length of brand new cable once I verify that the cost of getting this Gen to work properly is less then say $300. Because I can buy a brand new gas generator (Third party, NOT Cummins) for about $350. And although my battery cables at the Gen solenoid are terrible it cranks just fine.)
Thanks in advance, and I will keep everyone informed.
