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Cummins/Onan HDKB Troubleshooting

Cummins/Onan HDKB troubleshooting: 17 fault codes and symptom-cause-remedy entries from the manufacturer's own service documentation.

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17

Fault codes

CodeMeaning
Code 1Engine Over Temperature
Code 2Low Oil Pressure
Code 3Service Check
Code 4Over Crank
Code 12Over Voltage
Code 13Under Voltage
Code 14Over Frequency
Code 15Under Frequency
Code 19Governor Actuator
Code 22Governor Actuator Overload
Code 24Faulty Temperature Sender
Code 27Voltage Sense
Code 29High Battery Voltage
Code 32Low Cranking Speed
Code 35Control Card Failure

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
The genset stopsDoes the genset operate correctly from the genset controls? If it does not, the problem is in the genset, not the EC-20 controller. See the genset Operator, Installation, and Service Manuals.
The indicator light in the Start/Stop switch turns offConfirm that the correct connection diagram (Figures 5 - 7) was used, then check EC 30 wiring connections. Confirm that the correct voltages are present on each terminal. Check all terminal connections on both ends of the wiring harness. Are harness connectors properly joined?

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

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