Generac

MISWIRE

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What This Code Means

Unit will not start in AUTO with utility loss; Red alarm LED illuminated

Possible Causes

  • •Fuse problem
  • •Low oil pressure
  • •Miswire
  • •Miswire condition
  • •Overcrank
  • •Overload
  • •Overspeed
  • •RPM sense loss
  • •Stepper overcurrent
  • •Underspeed
  • •Undervoltage

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Attempt to start the unit in MANUAL.
  2. 2Check Oil Level/Add Oil Per Owners Manual.
  3. 3Check fuel line shutoff valve is in the ON position.
  4. 4Check the 7.5 Amp fuse.
  5. 5Check the LEDs / Screen for alarms
  6. 6Check the LEDs / screen for alarms
  7. 7Check the LEDs/Screen for alarms
  8. 8Check the battery using the control panel under the MAIN menu using the BATTERY MENU option.
  9. 9Clear alarm and remove household loads from the generator.
  10. 10Clear alarm.
  11. 11Contact an IASD
  12. 12Contact servicing dealer
  13. 13Contact servicing dealer.
  14. 14If it does not start or starts and runs rough, contact servicing dealer.
  15. 15If it is bad replace it with an ATO 7.5 Amp fuse, if not contact servicing dealer.
  16. 16If it states CHECK BATTERY replace the battery.
  17. 17If it states battery is GOOD contact servicing dealer.
  18. 18If oil level is correct contact servicing dealer.
  19. 19Put back in AUTO and restart.

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