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On Apr 1, 10:50?am, Terrorist Killer wrote:
On 31 Mar 2007 15:34:25 -0700, "
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On Mar 31, 2:47?pm, The Fisherman wrote:
I've got a Generac Generator that has no power output. A friend
who is a very good mechanic has looked at it and found that it has
no power output from the plug that comes from the base of the
generator. He measured 5 volts AC from ground to hot in the plug.

Inside the "cap" that fits over the base of the generator, he
found a wire that was burnt in half that goes to a module of some
sort. He said the module has several circuit boards and various
electronic components.

He said he has no way of knowing the proper way to troubleshoot
the module to see if it is the problem.

Can anyone tell me anything that would help with this?

Should I just take it to a reputable repair place now instead of
doing more with my friends help?

He also checked all of the output points on the panel and found
all the outlets good. The breakers are also good and the switch
for the breakers tested good he said.

When the unit is running, he said it appears to be working fine
mechanically. The motor is running very well and he said the
generator is operating, but not outputting from the plug on the
panel side of the module in question.

Thank you for any help you may be able to give.

modules fail and are expensive, at least a few years ago when mine
failed twice.

my best friend a electrical engineer tossed the module and added a
heavy duty switch. start generator normally, once its running stable
with no power out you push button, it excites generator, like a
start switch. you only hold it a very short time or you will burn
out the start windings. has worked fine since.

modules must be a big profit item for generac no drawings or board
parts availble, one big secret. $$$$

Thank you very much for your reply. I have a couple more questions
for you if you would be so kind as to inform me:

Can you tell me exactly how to have the switch made? I have a friend
who is an electronics tech, and he can make it and install it if he
knew what to do. If a schematic of the installation is available from
your friend, I would be in your debt. I could post a disposable email
address for you to send it to.

Secondly, how much did the module cost that you replaced and how much
labor did they charge you. I have to get this thing working. I live
in the heart of hurricane areas in Florida. Hehe, the fishing is
great.

Again, thank you very much for your time and information.- Hide
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They wanted at the time 75 bucks for the module and 150 to service the
generator. So I had them do it.

on its second use the module blew again

what about their repair warranty?
How long a time passed between the repair and the failure?
Maybe an email to the company might get you another generator to replace
your "lemon".

my buddy came to my rescue..... I dont need the generator often will
ask him tomorrow for a wiring drawing, the momentary contact switch is
heavy duty but nothing special, t the time he said it connects the
start winding, which excites the generator. you push it justy long
enough to hear engine speed drop a little which means its generating.

will see him monday. glad to be of help



I wonder if the module PCBs are servicable separately?
A good tech might be able to find what failed,and perhaps suggest an
improvement. Do you still have the old module,or did the service center
keep it?(maybe THEY repaired the failed part in the original module??)

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Jim Yanik
jyanik
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