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Title: powertech 8k - 2000 U270 Generator No Start
Post by: jcarbone2366 on August 10, 2024, 03:47:07 pm
Generator no start.

- house battery full
- inside push rocker switch no start - both light blink fast then nothing
- out side switch clicks with power switch in on position - no click when in the off position.

what can it be?
Title: Re: powertech 8k - 2000 U270 Generator No Start
Post by: wolfe10 on August 10, 2024, 03:57:56 pm
What is DC voltage at the generator when trying to start?
Title: Re: powertech 8k - 2000 U270 Generator No Start
Post by: jcarbone2366 on August 10, 2024, 04:05:02 pm
14.2
Title: Re: powertech 8k - 2000 U270 Generator No Start
Post by: bbeane on August 10, 2024, 07:52:52 pm
I would look at the control wireing. On my 99 10kw open generator there is a latching relay in the control box. Does your fuel pump start ticking when you hit the on switch. Might giv Jeff at powertech a call Monday (352) 435-4416 have your model and serial no before you call.
Title: Re: powertech 8k - 2000 U270 Generator No Start
Post by: jcarbone2366 on August 10, 2024, 08:21:17 pm
I would look at the control wireing. On my 99 10kw open generator there is a latching relay in the control box. Does your fuel pump start ticking when you hit the on switch. Might giv Jeff at powertech a call Monday (352) 435-4416 have your model and serial no before you call.


thank you I really don't hear anything -what is your cell # I will send a video.
Title: Re: powertech 8k - 2000 U270 Generator No Start
Post by: Barry & Cindy on August 10, 2024, 08:35:47 pm
Check the fuse on the front of the gen.  Follow the wiring diagram to see what could prevent crank.  Open box and look around for loose wire or relay.
Title: Re: powertech 8k - 2000 U270 Generator No Start
Post by: bbeane on August 10, 2024, 09:19:37 pm
thank you I really don't hear anything -what is your cell # I will send a video.
send me a pm
Title: Re: powertech 8k - 2000 U270 Generator No Start
Post by: jcarbone2366 on August 10, 2024, 10:06:00 pm
Keith R help me diagnosis ... after few voltage checks - my controller is not taking 12v from the relay .

DynaGen ES52 Auto-Start Generator Controller | Aurora Generators (https://www.auroragenerators.com/product-page/dynagen-es52-auto-start-generator-controller)
Title: Re: powertech 8k - 2000 U270 Generator No Start
Post by: craneman on August 10, 2024, 10:41:07 pm
I keep a spare on the coach as it is one of the fail and go home items. If you can't get one quickly enough let me know even though I am in L.A U.S,P.S is how it was shipped to me.
Title: Re: powertech 8k - 2000 U270 Generator No Start
Post by: Peter on August 11, 2024, 06:09:19 am
hmmmm  when I start my generator I never hear ticking, but it starts just fine!
Title: Re: powertech 8k - 2000 U270 Generator No Start
Post by: bbeane on August 11, 2024, 08:13:17 am
hmmmm  when I start my generator I never hear ticking, but it starts just fine!
You can't hear the electric fuel
Pump from inside the coach
Title: Re: powertech 8k - 2000 U270 Generator No Start
Post by: jcarbone2366 on August 14, 2024, 08:24:46 pm
Keith R recommendation fixed the issue - new controller