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Engine Circuit Board Controller

The Engine Circuit Board is a generator-set controller. It is used on generator sets from Generac, including the N and Q.

10
Generator sets
Generac
Brand
15–80 kW
Power range
3
Fuel types

Generator sets using this controller

10

Engines paired with this controller

2

Troubleshooting

60

Fault codes

CodeMeaningRemedy
9202-1Bottom out
9203-1Bottom out
9204-1Bottom out
9205-1Bottom out | Out-the-side
9206-1Bottom out | Out-the-side
9207-1NP 6600 120/240 55/27 60 3600 | 2300 | Bottom out |Out-the-side| 89405
9290-2Bottom out | Bottom out
9509-26600
9592-15500 120/240 Bottom out Universal
9592-25500
9593-17000 120/240 Bottom out Universal
9593-27000 120/240 Bottom out | Universal
9600-0NP 6600 120/240 55/27 60 3600 | 2700 | Bottom out | Universal 92116
9600-16600 120/240 Bottom out Universal
9600-26600
9677-17200 120/240 Bottom out Universal
9677-27000 120/240 Bottom out Universal
9677-3Q 7000 120/240 58/29 60 3600 | 2570 | Bottom out | Universal 92116
9677-4Q 7000 120/240 58/29 60 3600 | 2570 | Bottom out | Universal 92116
9712-0NP 5000 120/240 41/20 60 3600 | 2751 Bottom out | Universal 92116
9712-1NP 5000 120/240 41/20 60 3600 | 2751 Bottom out | Universal 92116
9734-1NP 6600 120/240 55/27 60 3600 | 2700 | Bottom out | Universal 92116
9735-1Q 5500 120/240 46/23 60 3600 | 2570 | Bottom out | Universal 92116
9736-1Q 7000 120/240 58/29 60 3600 | 2570 | Bottom out
HTOHigh Oil Temperature
LOPLow Oil Pressure
Safety 001Not stated
Safety-001Not statedNot stated

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
AUTO/OFF/MANUAL Switch at OFF, engine continues to run1. Reset to ON or CLOSED. 2. Reset and replace, if necessary.
AUTO/OFF/MANUAL Switch at OFF, engine continues to run.1. Defective AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch 2. Open/disconnected wire #15A between AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch and Control Module circuit board.
Coolant Level is Low7. Defective Control Module circuit board.6. Repair leak - Add coolant.
Coolant Level is Low.Repair leak - Add coolant.
Defective AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switchReplace switch.*
Defective Control Module circuit boardReplace board.*
Defective Control Module circuit board.Replace board.*
Defective Coolant Temperature SwitchReplace switch.*
Defective Low Coolant Level Switch7. Coolant Level is Low.7. Replace Switch.
Defective Low Oil Pressure SwitchReplace switch.*
ENGINE CRANKS BUT WON'T STARTTEST 28- CHECK FUEL SUPPLY OF UV § WIRE 14 POWER GOOD LOW FUEL REPLENISH FUEL SUPPLY REPLACE ENGINE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD TEST 30- CHECK FUEL PUMP TEST 31- CHECK FUEL SOLENOID (Q70G MODELS ONLY) GOOD BAD REPLACE PUMP REPLACE SOLENOID TEST 32- CHECK IGNITION SPARK WEAK OR NO SPARK CLEAN AND REGAP OR REPLACE SPARK PLUG TEST 34- CHECK IGNITION POWER SUPPLY BAD REPLACE ENGINE CIRCUIT BOARD TEST 36- CHECK CARBURETION GOOD ENGINE RUNS OK NOW BAD STOP TESTS ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY
ENGINE STARTS HARD AND RUNS ROUGHTEST 32- CHECK IGNITION SPARK TEST 33- CHECK ENGINE MISS IS APPARENT BAD CLEAN & REGAP OR REPLACE SPARK PLUG TEST 35- TEST IGNITION SYSTEM TEST 34- CHECK IGNITION POWER SUPPLY BAD REPLACE ENGINE CIRCUIT BOARD TEST 37- CHECK CHOKE OPERATION TEST 36- CHECK CARBURETION GOOD ENGINE RUNS OK NOW BAD STOP TESTS ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY
ENGINE WILL NOT CRANKTEST 21- CHECK 15 AMP FUSE GOOD TEST 22- CHECK BATTERY & CABLES FUSE BAD REPLACE FUSE RECHARGE OR REPLACE BATTERY CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE BAD CABLE(S) TEST 23- CHECK TEST 24- CHECK POWER SUPPLY START-STOP TO ENGINE CIRCUIT BOARD GOOD BAD CHECK WIRING AND REPLACE WIRE CONNECTIONS. DEFECTIVE REPAIR, RECONNECT SWITCH OR REPLACE BAD WIRES AS REQUIRED. TEST 26- CHECK STARTER CONTACTOR TEST 25- CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO WIRE 56 GOOD REPLACE ENGINE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD ; STARTER CONTACTOR BAD GOOD TEST 27- CHECK REPLACE STARTER MOTOR IF DEFECTIVE STARTER MOTOR
EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY DROOP WHEN LOAD IS APPLIEDTEST 16- CHECK LOAD WATTS & AMPERAGE TEST 15- CHECK LOAD VOLTAGE NOT OVERLOADED & FREQUENCY ; GOOD OVERLOADED END TEST
Engine RPM is erraticRPM sensor lossCheck and replace RPM sensor if necessary
Engine Starts and Then Shuts DownOIL LEVEL LOWREPLENISH OIL
Engine cranks but won't start1. Out of fuel. 2. Fuel solenoid (FS) is defective 3. Open Wire #14A from Engine Control circuit board. 4. Spark plugs defective. 5. Door on tank not closed.1. Replenish fuel. 2. Replace solenoid.* 3. Reconnect wire. 4. Clean, regap or replace plugs. 5. Close door on tank.
Engine does not startLow coolant levelCheck and refill engine coolant to proper level
Engine is overheated2. Engine starts then shuts down.2. Check cooling system for leaks.
Engine is overheated.Check cooling system for leaks.
Engine oil level is low1. Engine starts hard, runs rough.1. Check oil and add oil as needed.
Engine oil level is low, engine is overheated, defective Low Oil Pressure Switch, defective Coolant Temperature Switch, defective Control Module circuit board, coolant level is low, defective Low Coolant Level Switch.1. Check oil and add oil as needed. 2. Check cooling system for leaks. 3. Replace switch.* 4. Replace switch.* 5. Replace board.* 6. Repair leak - Add coolant. 7. Replace Switch.*
Engine oil level is low.Check oil and add oil as needed.
Engine starts hard, runs rough1. Flame arrestor (air cleaner) plugged or damaged.1. Clean or replace as needed.
Engine starts hard, runs rough.1. Flame arrestor (air cleaner) plugged or damaged. 2. Plugged fuel line. 3. Defective spark plugs. 4. Fuel pressure incorrect.1. Clean or replace as needed. 2. Unclog fuel line. 3. Clean, regap or replace plugs. 4. Confirm fuel pressure to regulator is as recommended in SPECIFICATIONS.
Engine starts then shuts down2. Plugged fuel line. 3. Defective spark plugs. 4. Fuel pressure incorrect.2. Unclog fuel line. 3. Clean, regap or replace plugs. 4. Confirm fuel pressure to regulator is as recommended in SPECIFICATIONS.
Engine starts then shuts down.*Contact the nearest Authorized Dealer for assistance.
Engine won’t crank.1. 15 amp fuse blown. 2. Loose or corroded or defective battery cables. 3. Defective starter contactor. 4. Defective starter motor. 5. Dead or Defective Battery. 6. 5 amp fuse blown.1. Replace fuse. 2. Tighten, clean or replace battery cables as necessary. 3. Replace contactor.* 4. Replace starter motor.* 5. Remove, change or replace battery. 6. Replace fuse.*
FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGE BOTH READ ZEROTEST 14- TEST 13- CHECK MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKERS GOOD OPEN BAD CLOSE MAIN BREAKER(S) REPLACE BAD BREAKER(S) GO TO TEST 12
FREQUENCY GOOD BUT VOLTAGE LOW OR RESIDUALTEST 2- CHECK & ADJUST ENGINE GOVERNOR GO TO TEST 6 GO TO TEST 7
Generator internal failure.*
Generator produces no powerOvercrank shutdownAllow the engine to cool down before attempting to start again

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this controller’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Aggregated from the service documentation of generator sets built on this controller.