paulsm87
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My Onan just clicks the solenoid and sends the code low voltage; I have a fully charged battery. Where should I start checking?
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Normk
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Clean both battery connections, especially the positive. Ensure that the surfaces are silver colored rather than black as shiny black is oxidized and doesn't connect.
Following that, do you have a hand held voltmeter for testing?
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ronfisherman
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Ground wire that connect to generator. Also positive lead to generator.
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ronfisherman wrote:Ground wire that connect to generator. Also positive lead to generator.
X-3 Unhook the ground at the fame and clean it real good too.
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3isenuf
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I am having the same problem, it would be great to hear if this was the problem. I am going to try the ground when the weather is nice... I hope that is all it is...
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Kamphiker
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Take a look in this thread Onan 4000
My post has suggestions where to obtain more help and also where to download service manuals (for FREE).
Good luck in getting it fixed
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nagel
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I would start with the battery cables and make sure they have good connections. When I purchased my "C", the PO told me he had replaced the starter on the generator (Onan) because the starter dragged and got to where it would only click. I've never had an issue with this.
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ksg5000
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Agree with the above suggestions - if your stuck in the middle of nowhere with no ability to clean/tighten connections you might try starting your rig (which will tie the chassis and coach batteries together) then try starting the generator - the combined power of both batteries maybe sufficient to overcome "low voltage".
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Just an observation for the list in general and the originator in particular:
When a concern is posted, please try to title the thread in a way which will indicate the subject. The title "Onan" could mean anything so someone who is subsequently looking for information on "Onan no start", or "Onan solenoid just clicks", etc. will have some indication rather than looking through numerous threads. Anyone looking for information on a subject will likely concur.
Another point to be considered is that people who post to help need to be compensated or at least respected for their volunteer contributions. The least that needs to be done is to respond to their questions in as accurate, complete and reflective manner of which you are capable. When someone asks, they want an answer!
While it is easy to post an ill considered question, many people invest in the thread by reading, reading and considering whether they have something to contribute, or posting in the attempt to help. Even posts which indicate general information such as, "I had a similar problem which the shop fixed and haven't had any more issues." can be useful in supplying context.
While not comprehensive, my informal research as to why people do not post or stop posting includes a fair percentage of those who become tired of the same old reposting.
While this may seem like a rant, it is not. It is simply meant as encouragement for us all to consider our posting practice in order that we have a useful resource.
Just my $0.02.....
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paulsm87
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WOW
I am so sorry to have irritated a senior member.
I do know what a volunteer is; I am in the Coast Guard Auxiliary and spend lots of hours helping boaters and receive nothing for it.
Next time I will be more careful with and how I post, I also have answered questions on this web site and have posted questions and have receive very good answers.
This is a good web site so lets keep it that way.
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