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Old 11-23-2020, 12:55 AM   #1
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Weird Generator Problem

The generator red light on the panel is on, but I’m getting no reaction if I try to prime or start it. I suspect the 100 amp breaker but have no desire to climb under the rig to find it until the present monsoon ends. The part I don’t understand is why that light is staying on. And I don’t have the Oman manual with me.

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Old 11-23-2020, 01:05 AM   #2
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If the breaker is tripped I don't think the light would be on. More likely a wet/corroded plug to the remote control panel.
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Old 11-23-2020, 01:10 AM   #3
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I've never looked, but I have to assume there's a start button on the generator itself....
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Old 11-23-2020, 01:17 AM   #4
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I've never looked, but I have to assume there's a start button on the generator itself....
Yes there is a start button on the gen. There are breakers there also and an 100 amp fuse in the battery compartment
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Old 11-23-2020, 01:44 AM   #5
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I hope I’m not jinxing myself, but I just looked and the red light is out. 😀

Not going to try starting it until tomorrow. We came through some heavy rain, so I suspect the wet connection idea may very well be right.

I’ll update after I try starting it in the morning.
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Old 11-23-2020, 01:49 AM   #6
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Old 11-23-2020, 05:42 PM   #7
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Well, problem solved. Genny cranks and starts normally, and the red light remains off. Now I just need to find whatever got wet and seal it better.

Thanks for the input, folks!
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