Ingram Ranch Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 what would make the generator cut off after running ok for 40-50 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacwjames Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Have you tried to recover any codes. The procedure for my 7.5KW is to hit the stop button 3 times withing 5 seconds. It with then start a blink code sequence. Could have a 1, 2, 3 blink. Then hit the stop button again and it will give a two part blink code. Check your manual for the codes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram Ranch Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 where will the codes be visible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacwjames Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 (edited) Look in your manual for specific instructions for your generator. But the codes will be displayed by blink codes on the start button, the same light that comes on when generator is running. For me I hit the stop (lower portion of start button) 3 times within 5 seconds. It will give you a first level code 1, 2, or 3. Then hit the stop button again and it will give you a two digit code. My wife is fighting a NO Start situation no and the code I got was a 3 blink code, which is a general fault, and then a 3-6 , there is a pause between the 3 & 6, This is general code but points to fuel delivery. She is currently at a Cummins shop and tentatively diagnosed it as a fuel pump and are changing it as we speak. In your case if it runs for a short while could be anything from fuel filters to bad temp sensor shutting it down because it thinks it's hot. Have you ever changed the fan belt, I think it recommends ~1000 hours. @Ivan K Ivan has a similar coach/generator, maybe he can help. Edited May 28 by jacwjames 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan K Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Assuming 12.5kw genny, best to slide it out a bit and use the built in switch. It even has a little sticker beside it with explanation for codes 1, 2 or 3 - overheat, low oil or service required. If 3 blinks, hit Stop momentarily and count again for secondary code. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMulvenna Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 If you have an AGS perhaps it is stopping because the batteries are fully charged. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram Ranch Posted May 30 Author Share Posted May 30 how do you get around to that on the menu. i have a screen that keeps coming up that says 0.2 hours to run. i cannot change it or delete it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cherry Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 34 minutes ago, Ingram Ranch said: how do you get around to that on the menu. i have a screen that keeps coming up that says 0.2 hours to run. i cannot change it or delete it. might want to call Onan Tech Support and get them on the phone. Let them walk you through it. Magnum does this all the time on their inverters and the Onan Tech Support, last time....a few years ago, was great... Let us know... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Ivan K Posted May 30 Solution Share Posted May 30 1 hour ago, Ingram Ranch said: how do you get around to that on the menu. i have a screen that keeps coming up that says 0.2 hours to run. i cannot change it or delete it. You did not say if you have any blink codes. If you do, it is an Onan issue. To look at the AGS settings, press and hold UP and DOWN arrows until a beep. Scroll down to Generator Stop. If set to anything other than Manual, change it with Righ arrow. This will disable automatic stop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cherry Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 https://www.rvtechlibrary.com/electrical/RC7_owners.pdf Do you have this? @Frank McElroy Is this in the files? Maybe used wrong search. This is the older RC7 remote Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pduggs Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 (edited) Does it surge before shut down? Mine did and I replaced the actuator, which fixed the problem. Edited May 30 by Pduggs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank McElroy Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 1 hour ago, Tom Cherry said: https://www.rvtechlibrary.com/electrical/RC7_owners.pdf Do you have this? @Frank McElroy Is this in the files? Maybe used wrong search. This is the older RC7 remote Thanks That file was uploaded 4 years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram Ranch Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 thanks for all the help. i think it is gonna be ok now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cherry Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 16 hours ago, Frank McElroy said: That file was uploaded 4 years ago. Thanks, I used the wrong search....need to use the FILES approach....and then look. LOL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram Ranch Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 I thought I had it working, but . it is full of coolant and the oil is good. is there a thermostat that could be sticking on the radiator. I am getting a single blink on the start switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan K Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 The thermostat is on the engine, rear if you also have an Isuzu motor in 2001. Need to take the top cover off to get to it but also check the belt tension at that time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cherry Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 5 minutes ago, Ingram Ranch said: I thought I had it working, but . it is full of coolant and the oil is good. is there a thermostat that could be sticking on the radiator. I am getting a single blink on the start switch. First….the Genny has a trouble shooting guide. I do NOT think this has been posted, nor you have gone through it https://manuals.heartlandowners.org/manuals/Electrical/Generator/Onan 5500/Onan Troubleshooting Codes.pdf This is just a copy or generic. All are about the same. Get the Genny PN and then put that in Google and add ONAN Owners Manual. Down load it. Just “Gee…I wonder about FILL IN BLANK” as in maybe a stuck thermostat…..will lead to frustration. No one here can help you without information. Also as a “followup”, or maybe I missed it…what specifically did you “do” with all the information on your inverter and remote? Have you eliminated the inverter/AGS? IF SO, then read or watch a YouTube video. There are several that show, in simple and discrete steps, HOW TO RETRIEVE codes. Start there…get CODES…. Blinking is the “method”. Just “blinking” doesn’t tell a member anything. Thanks…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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