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dlutz
Explorer
Jan 19, 2014

onan generator 5500

my onan generator starts but then stalls after releasing the start switch.
  • Says code four is overcrank. Says, logic: controller unable to sense genset frequency after 30 secs of holding the switch. I never get a code if just hold the start switch for several seconds to try a start.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Checked the manual. 4 is not a valid code. There a 2, and a 3 and a whole bunch of others but no 4 or 44 or 22. om the manual.

    Try again, it says if you get 3 blinks, (or perhaps this applies to 4 as well) touch the stop button again for the next digit.
  • Blinks four times. I held the switch down as it says in the manual. This is the only code i can get. I've bypassed the oil shut down switch and still no go??
  • Check your manual for the codes that your gen is giving you. it will give you an idea of issue, could be low oil, etc.

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