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Onan starts and dies, throws Code 3

D_E_Bishop
Explorer
Explorer
We hit a heat wave and had to run our generator an Onan (HGJAB901A), it quit and threw a Code I believed was "Low Oil Pressure", I assumed it was due to low oil level and refilled. Now it just starts, runs for 10 or 20 seconds and dies and throws a code 3. I didn't have the manual with me yesterday when I refilled the crankcase and tried to start so I forgot how to check for the second level code.

I'll go back maybe tomorrow but is there a reset or does the low pressure limit switch automatically reset if it shut off due to low level?

Yes I have searched to forums but to no avail, if anyone searches and finds a similar post, please include the search wording used.
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David Bishop
2002 Winnebago Adventurer 32V
2009 GMC Canyon
Roadmaster 5000
BrakeBuddy Classic II
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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Explorer II
Welcome to the club having RV generator problem ๐Ÿ˜‰
On my Generac oil pressure switch is open under pressure and those switches are known to malfunction.
But disconnecting the wire will keep the generator running.