38

UnclassifiedCooling

What This Code Means

Field Overload; Speed Sense Fault; Controller does not sense quadrature frequency and voltage; External Coolant Loss; Coolant in oil; Engine Unstable; Genset Hunts; Genset Surges; Invalid Set Configuration; Excessive Smoke Under Load; Engine Stopped; Field Overflow; Engine stopped; Invalid set configuration

Possible Causes

  • Broken or loose wiring connections
  • Control plugs not fully seated
  • Cracked or leaking hoses
  • Excessive load
  • Fuel lines leaking
  • Fuel supply issue
  • Governor actuator operation issue
  • Grounded or shorted field windings
  • Grounded or shorted quad windings
  • Incorrect loads
  • Leaks or defects in radiator
  • Locked compressor rotor
  • Loose clamps
  • Loose wiring connections
  • Main rotor failure
  • Mechanical engine damage
  • Open, short, or ground in rotor/stator windings
  • Output voltage issue
  • Overload Condition
  • Quad leads not fully seated in connector to control
  • Rotating diode assembly failure
  • Too many low power factor loads

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Check F2 Fuse
  2. 2Check K2 relay and connections
  3. 3Check brushes
  4. 4Check control
  5. 5Check for broken or loose wiring connections
  6. 6Check for leaking fuel lines
  7. 7Check for loose wiring connections
  8. 8Check for mechanical engine damage
  9. 9Check fuel supply
  10. 10Check loads
  11. 11Check loads for proper operation
  12. 12Check output voltage
  13. 13Check pin connections
  14. 14Check rotor/stator windings for opens/shorts/grounds
  15. 15Check starter circuits
  16. 16Have air conditioners and other appliances checked for proper operation
  17. 17Operate and check for leaks
  18. 18Pressure test coolant system
  19. 19Reduce the number of appliances running at the same time, especially those with high motor starting loads such as air conditioners
  20. 20Test Rotor
  21. 21Visually check coolant level
  22. 22Visually check for coolant in oil
  23. 23Visually check for cracked or leaking hoses
  24. 24Visually check for leaks or defects in radiator
  25. 25Visually check for loose clamps

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