Onan

00-0AB

UnclassifiedElectrical

What This Code Means

Engine starts but stops when switch is released; Engine speed issue; Engine will not crank; High AC output; Low AC output; Engine starts but stops when switch released; Engine Unstable (Hunts) (Genset); Engine Will Not Crank (Genset); High/Low AC Output (Genset); Starts But Stops When Switch Released; High AC Output; Low AC Output; Starts but stops when switch released; Engine speed; Starts But Stops When Switch is Released; No output voltage; No output voltage (Avr) (Genset); No output voltage (Xfmer) (Genset); Excess white smoke at start-up (cold); High AC Output (Genset); Low AC Output (Genset); Starts but stops when switch is released; No Output Voltage (Avr) (Genset); Genset starts but stops after switch releases; High/Low AC Output; No AC Output Voltage; Unstable Voltage; Unbalanced Generator Output Voltage

Possible Causes

  • •Faulty electrical connections
  • •Faulty AC voltage regulator
  • •Faulty PCB control board
  • •Faulty main rotor
  • •Faulty main stator
  • •Low battery voltage
  • •Loose or dirty terminal connection
  • •Incorrect battery cable size
  • •Starter drive engagement failure
  • •Faulty remote control
  • •Faulty connections on PCB control board
  • •Faulty start solenoid
  • •Faulty starter
  • •Broken or loose wires
  • •Faulty voltage regulator
  • •Faulty transformer regulator
  • •Incorrect engine speed
  • •Incorrect voltage adjustment pot setting
  • •Low oil level
  • •Faulty oil pressure switch

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Perform checks in step 01
  2. 2Check all electrical connections
  3. 3Check AC voltage regulator
  4. 4Check PCB control board
  5. 5Perform checks in step 02
  6. 6Check main rotor
  7. 7Check main stator
  8. 8Check battery voltage
  9. 9Check terminal connection for looseness or dirt
  10. 10Check battery cable size
  11. 11Check starter drive engagement
  12. 12Check remote control
  13. 13Check connections on PCB control board
  14. 14Check start solenoid
  15. 15Check starter
  16. 16Check for broken or loose wires
  17. 17Check voltage regulator
  18. 18Check transformer regulator
  19. 19Check engine speed
  20. 20Check voltage adjustment pot setting

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