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How do I check my Onan generator code?

How do I check my Onan generator code?

“Onan QG 5500 generator has a simple, yet elegant way of displaying fault codes, an indicator light is installed in the STOP/PRIME button, and it blinks the code.” This code will be blinking for five minutes and then stop, so you shouldn’t be alarmed if you do not initially see it, you can easily retrieve it.

Why is my Onan generator light blinking?

The genset controller provides extensive diagnos- tics by causing the status indicator light on the Con- trol Switch to blink in a coded fashion. Following a fault shutdown, the indicator light will repeatedly blink 2, 3 or 4 blinks at a time. Two blinks indicates a low oil pressure fault.

What does it mean when my Onan generator blinks 3 times?

Should your Onan generator light blink 3 times in a row, it shows a service shutdown, and you will require secondary Onan generator troubleshooting codes from your generator. Press the Prime button once to prompt a second, two-digit fault code.

How do you clear the codes on an Onan 5500 generator?

How to Clear a Fault Code on Onan Generator

  1. Locate the primer button on the generator.
  2. Hold the primer button down for at least 30 seconds.
  3. Release the button and start the generator.
  4. Allow the generator to run for 15 minutes, to ensure that the code has cleared.

How do I reset my Onan 5500 generator?

Hold down Stop/Prime and it should show a steady red light. If not repeat above. If it has a steady red light on Stop/Prime then start the generator as usual. Once it stabilizes turn on the breakers.

Why does my generator shut off after a few minutes?

For the successful startup of your generator, the choke needs to be in full choke position. After a few minutes, it must be moved to half choke and then into run position. Not making these changes will result in an imbalance between air and fuel, causing the generator to shut down.

Why does my Onan 5500 generator keep shutting off?

Check the Oil Level If the fuel supply is sufficient but your generator still starts and stops, check the generator’s oil level. Onan RV generators have a “low oil” shutoff that could cause a shutdown. As oil warms it thins out and this may cause it to fall below the proper level.

What does fault code 3 on Onan 5500 mean?

The fault code 3 on your Onan QG 5500 generator means that your generator has stopped or is refusing to start due to one of the other 29 possible second-level two-digit fault codes.

When does the Onan generator send out an error code?

That may be a bad pun, but it is the truth when it comes to Onan generators. When something goes wrong, the generator will send out a code to tell you the problem. If you blink, you may miss the number of the error code. How to Read Onan Generator Fault Codes: It’s not hard to read the Onan Fault Code blink system, once you get used to it.

What does code 27 mean Onan battery controller?

Code 27 – Voltage Sense Error. What this fault code tells you is that the controller cannot sense the output voltage. Again, this problem may be beyond your expertise to repair. The manual states that the only solution is to go to your authorized Onan dealer to rectify the issue. Code 29 – High Battery Voltage