00-0AS

UnclassifiedCooling

What This Code Means

Battery Not Charging; Coolant Loss (External); Coolant Temp Above Normal

Possible Causes

  • Faulty voltage regulator
  • Faulty stator windings
  • Low coolant level
  • Cracked or leaking hoses
  • Loose hose clamps
  • Radiator or heat exchanger leaks
  • Coolant in oil
  • Faulty thermostat
  • Faulty water pump
  • Low engine coolant level
  • Faulty high engine temp switch
  • Faulty breaker
  • Faulty coolant level switch
  • Faulty pressure cap
  • Faulty coolant pump
  • Faulty coolant tank
  • Faulty heat exchanger

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Check voltage regulator
  2. 2Check stator windings
  3. 3Check coolant level
  4. 4Check for cracked or leaking hoses
  5. 5Check for loose hose clamps
  6. 6Check radiator or heat exchanger for leaks
  7. 7Check for coolant in oil
  8. 8Pressure test coolant system
  9. 9Run generator set and check for leaks
  10. 10Check thermostats for correct operation
  11. 11Check water pumps for correct operation
  12. 12Check engine coolant level
  13. 13Check high engine temp switch
  14. 14Check fault breaker
  15. 15Check coolant level switch
  16. 16Check pressure cap
  17. 17Check coolant pump
  18. 18Check coolant tank
  19. 19Check heat exchanger

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