Onan QD 7500 no power to start switch

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  1. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Didn’t see a separate section for generator issues, maybe someone here has more experience.


    7.5HDKAT - 41934R

    Has 4000 hours on it.

    Changed oil and filter on it last month, then hadn’t used it since. Went to start it using the Command 30 remote - no start, no red light on switch when pushed.

    Go to unit - no red light when switch pushed to prime or start. No fuel pump clicking - nothing.

    3 DC fuses under switch panel good, and 13V to either sides. AC breaker on. Pulled rocker switch and tried another. Same result.

    13 V to starter solenoid. All good.

    Looking at the block that connects to the back of the rocker switch, it’s a block of 8, of which 5 have pins in them.

    Top left and Top Right are ground. Next 3 down on the right are, 10.2V - GROUND - 10.2V.

    I’m wondering if there’s a protection circuit that’s grounding one of these pins - like a low oil pressure switch.

    Like I say - no red light at switch,

    I replaced the high temp coolant sensor a couple of months back, as it would intermittently shut down. That fixed that problem, and I ran it 100 or so hours afterwards.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. JackZ

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    The first thing I would check is to make sure it's got good clean positive and negative connections to the batteries. If it does, I suggest disconnecting the remote switch wiring from the generator (it's probably connected with a Weatherpack connector) and then see if it will start using the switch on the generator. If it still doesn't start, I'm pretty sure the start switch light should blink with a trouble code and you can look that up to see what it means.

    And if you can't figure it out, you can call 1-800-CUMMINS (1-800-286-6467) and speak to someone in tech support. I've done that a few times over the years for our Quiet Diesel generators and they've been pretty helpful.
     
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  4. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Oh yeah. Been through all this and some. And thanks for the response, by the way - I even joined an RV forum and posted this question - zero help.

    FOUND THE PROBLEM!

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    And there’s the solution!!!
     
  5. Tug Toy

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    Looks like a serious solution!!! Repacking the whole unit seems a bit rash? Lol
     
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  6. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    More details later. But it’s a pricey convenience.
     
  7. blue_gt

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    What was the problem and the fix?
     
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  8. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Shot you a PM.
     
  9. Ghobbs

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    What was the problem. Im having the same issue. No light on my switch
     
  10. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    A1C main board. $1600+
     
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  11. bzinger

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    I got tired of alternative apu solutions that always had some pia to go with it ....gas cans etc .
    Electric apu was a pos .
    Finally surrendered and bought a carrier diesel apu and happy with it.
     
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