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Cummins/Onan — Start/Stop Switch Check (S11)

Testing & diagnosis · Start/Stop/Preheat switch S11

From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan HDKA, Cummins/Onan HDKAQ, Cummins/Onan HDKAR

Procedure

  1. Remove battery B+ cable.
  2. Place ohmmeter leads across switch.
  3. Open and close switch while observing the ohmmeter. A normally open (NO) switch should indicate infinite resistance when open and continuity when closed.
  4. A normally closed (NC) switch should indicate continuity when closed and infinite resistance when open.
  5. Replace switch if defective.

Tools required

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Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan HDKA →, Cummins/Onan HDKAQ →, Cummins/Onan HDKAR →

Source: Cummins/Onan service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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