I truly appreciate this video. Thanks so much. I test my generators every month or so, I’ve got two electric start Westinghouse’s connected to trickle chargers and run on propane. Gene 1 perfect. Gene 2 no click no nothing. This is my issue for sure. I jumped the terminals and it cranked the engine. 9.99 plus shipping for the oem part through Westinghouse. I would have taken everything apart and replaced the whole starter. Thanks again.
Thanks brotha your video helped me a lot, I get confused with electrical stuff so I was like is the switch bad, is the relay bad? Nope just the cheap solenoid like you said.
Thanks for info. my Generac generator starter just clicks. i will cross those 2 leads and see what happens. as you say it should turn over. I will be buying a new solenoid and trying it. if i run into issues I will contact you. And again THANK YOU
@The Self Sufficient, Offgrid, Hobby Farm Thank you for the video. Which other car solenoid can be used instead of 1991 Ford f150 solenoid? What is the amperage of the solenoid? Can 18 AH generator battery powered the solenoid?
THIS IS HOW I FIXED MINE, IN THE CASE OF.... "I CAN'T START MY GENERATOR" It's has been two years since last time it was running, so I started by checking oil level full at gen dipstick (it won't start if low oil because of sensors) then I checked gasoline more than 1\4 tank in the RV (also safety sensors), sparkplug checked for good spark, also checked the manual reset circuit braker ( to be ON) at front motorhome engine compartment for 12v current to the generator to be able to start it, also cleaned the carburetor and even installed new one but same situation, then checked wires and found some has been chewed like gum by rats at the back of starting switch generator panel so I replaced them, at this time the generator started but stay running only by keep pushing the switch on all the time, so then finally I knew it was internal electrical problem from the engine itself, so I took the generator out from my RV to work in my garage, (I did this by myself with some tools and old Mayan tricks ) lol, it's really heavy for one person. I disassemble the unit at my garage and started by removing the cover, then the cooling fan or flywheel unit (it's 2 items in one) until finally I was at the gen rotor and brushes assembly area and this is what I found: one more wire chewed by filthy rats plus the stinky rat nest in the middle of the generator motor coil, I fixed the wire and sanded the commutator copper contacts where the brushes are sitting becouse they were real duty with old urine from the rats, and of course I got rid off the stinky nest, lol!!! Then I assembled everything back together and... bingo it's runing like a champion!!! For this project materials involved was about $60.00 including an aftermarket new carburetor and an harmonic balancer/steering wheel puller (available at any auto parts for $25.00) to pull the aluminum fan out and (flywheel). Just picture this: (Any gasoline engine run smooth if gasoline and DC current aren't interrupted) so following this important principle you'll always find the problem to be fixed. Also if you have a onan microlite 4000 like mine, don't run it for more than a minute without the cover because you'll cook the engine real fast, also keep the eye on the aluminium fan and your fingers after cranking it in case you missing one or two members...just kidding, lol!!! After testing the gen with the help of a gasoline container, a piece of hose and 12v battery, I did put the air cooling assembly back and the rest of components including the cover, then it was ready to be installed at my RV. Once the gen was installed back at my motorhome I started it to be tested for 120v electricity but not before flipping the AC circuit switch (on) at the gen starting control panel (sometimes hiding under or around the panel) to be able to transfer power to my RV GFCI main outlet and electric panel as well, my motorhome it's equipped with GFCI so I reset it and tested for green led light indicating power is ready at my main breakers panel, so I turned my main breaker (on) along the others ones but no power was present at my breaker main switch (faulty main braker) so I flipped it many times, sometimes you can make it work again, mine did work, lol!!! I'm happy because everything works now including the refrigerator for cold drinks and AC for this crazy summer, lol! Later I'll buy me a new main braker, for now this is a resurrected generator story that needed to be shared. If this can help eaven one person to save time and $$$ it'll make me more happy, thanks for reading!
I got a 9500 Westinghouse. Battery light comes on but nothing happens when I push electric start button or when pull starting. Solenoid issue also? Or something else?
Ok I have a portable generator train 6500 .it sat in the shed for a year I didn’t drain the gas before I stored it .pulled it out to start and it wouldn’t start so my first thought was it needed a new carburetor .along with that as I was trying to start it I was holding in the starter button and everything just kind of quit working so I replaced the carburetor put a new solenoid on and new spark plug still won’t start .the push button still isn’t working either so I tried starting with screwdriver it turns over but still won’t start I’m confused to what is wrong with it and I also checked for spark and it has spark it’s not a strong spark but there is spark I drained gas and put new in as well .what are your thoughts?
I love your fix. My generator has 2 wires that don't unscrew but are hard wired into the solenoid. I'm assuming they are for remote start. Do you think your fix will still work?
That’s what I’m dealing with on my Champion generator. There’s a black and white wire and a black wire hardwired into the solenoid. The new solenoid I have only has three poles, positive, negative and a terminal. What is the black wire for? I don’t want to cut it without knowing it’s going to work.
I have a Champion dual fuel 9000 watt and when I push the start toggle, I can hear the starter make it's noise, but the engine isn't turning over. Is that the solenoid?
Hi again. I tried the new solenoid and it did not work. I did cross the old solenoid and it did start. tried the new one and found the only black and white wire was tied together with another white wire in a harness that went to the old solenoid Any suggestions would be grately app. I have a Generac GP7500e if that helps. Thanks
Well shoot, I don't know what to tell ya. If the original solenoid will start it when you cross it but the new solenoid does not work, even when you cross it, then I would reccomend double checking the way you wired it. If that is correct then I'm afraid you might have a separate issue.
@@KnightandSon My Generac has some extra wires. I found the wire that is black and white but is connected together with a white in a small harness. this originally connected to the old solonoid and that is the only black and white wire
I truly appreciate this video. Thanks so much. I test my generators every month or so, I’ve got two electric start Westinghouse’s connected to trickle chargers and run on propane. Gene 1 perfect. Gene 2 no click no nothing. This is my issue for sure. I jumped the terminals and it cranked the engine. 9.99 plus shipping for the oem part through Westinghouse. I would have taken everything apart and replaced the whole starter. Thanks again.
Thanks brotha your video helped me a lot, I get confused with electrical stuff so I was like is the switch bad, is the relay bad? Nope just the cheap solenoid like you said.
Thank You So Much ! Very informative with an excellent presentation. Even a dummy wouldn't have a question.
You know they are going to ask, is it 4x4?
Thanks for info. my Generac generator starter just clicks. i will cross those 2 leads and see what happens. as you say it should turn over. I will be buying a new solenoid and trying it. if i run into issues I will contact you. And again THANK YOU
Great info. So, I can upgrade my 2021 onan 4k generator solenoid w/ the ford solenoid should work? The nI am selling this thing and going inverter.
@The Self Sufficient, Offgrid, Hobby Farm
Thank you for the video. Which other car solenoid can be used instead of 1991 Ford f150 solenoid?
What is the amperage of the solenoid?
Can 18 AH generator battery powered the solenoid?
THIS IS HOW I FIXED MINE, IN THE CASE OF....
"I CAN'T START MY GENERATOR"
It's has been two years since last time it was running, so I started by checking oil level full at gen dipstick (it won't start if low oil because of sensors) then I checked gasoline more than 1\4 tank in the RV (also safety sensors), sparkplug checked for good spark, also checked the manual reset circuit braker ( to be ON) at front motorhome engine compartment for 12v current to the generator to be able to start it, also cleaned the carburetor and even installed new one but same situation, then checked wires and found some has been chewed like gum by rats at the back of starting switch generator panel so I replaced them, at this time the generator started but stay running only by keep pushing the switch on all the time, so then finally I knew it was internal electrical problem from the engine itself, so I took the generator out from my RV to work in my garage, (I did this by myself with some tools and old Mayan tricks ) lol, it's really heavy for one person.
I disassemble the unit at my garage and started by removing the cover, then the cooling fan or flywheel unit (it's 2 items in one) until finally I was at the gen rotor and brushes assembly area and this is what I found: one more wire chewed by filthy rats plus the stinky rat nest in the middle of the generator motor coil, I fixed the wire and sanded the commutator copper contacts where the brushes are sitting becouse they were real duty with old urine from the rats, and of course I got rid off the stinky nest, lol!!!
Then I assembled everything back together and... bingo it's runing like a champion!!!
For this project materials involved was about $60.00 including an aftermarket new carburetor and an harmonic balancer/steering wheel puller (available at any auto parts for $25.00) to pull the aluminum fan out and (flywheel).
Just picture this: (Any gasoline engine run smooth if gasoline and DC current aren't interrupted) so following this important principle you'll always find the problem to be fixed.
Also if you have a onan microlite 4000 like mine, don't run it for more than a minute without the cover because you'll cook the engine real fast, also keep the eye on the aluminium fan and your fingers after cranking it in case you missing one or two members...just kidding, lol!!!
After testing the gen with the help of a gasoline container, a piece of hose and 12v battery, I did put the air cooling assembly back and the rest of components including the cover, then it was ready to be installed at my RV.
Once the gen was installed back at my motorhome I started it to be tested for 120v electricity but not before flipping the AC circuit switch (on) at the gen starting control panel (sometimes hiding under or around the panel) to be able to transfer power to my RV GFCI main outlet and electric panel as well, my motorhome it's equipped with GFCI so I reset it and tested for green led light indicating power is ready at my main breakers panel, so I turned my main breaker (on) along the others ones but no power was present at my breaker main switch (faulty main braker) so I flipped it many times, sometimes you can make it work again, mine did work, lol!!!
I'm happy because everything works now including the refrigerator for cold drinks and AC for this crazy summer, lol! Later I'll buy me a new main braker, for now this is a resurrected generator story that needed to be shared.
If this can help eaven one person to save time and $$$ it'll make me more happy, thanks for reading!
😅I even enjoy listening to you🤣while learning
I got a 9500 Westinghouse. Battery light comes on but nothing happens when I push electric start button or when pull starting. Solenoid issue also? Or something else?
Ok I have a portable generator train 6500 .it sat in the shed for a year I didn’t drain the gas before I stored it .pulled it out to start and it wouldn’t start so my first thought was it needed a new carburetor .along with that as I was trying to start it I was holding in the starter button and everything just kind of quit working so I replaced the carburetor put a new solenoid on and new spark plug still won’t start .the push button still isn’t working either so I tried starting with screwdriver it turns over but still won’t start I’m confused to what is wrong with it and I also checked for spark and it has spark it’s not a strong spark but there is spark I drained gas and put new in as well .what are your thoughts?
Will this work for a ridgid 6800 generator?
I love your fix. My generator has 2 wires that don't unscrew but are hard wired into the solenoid. I'm assuming they are for remote start. Do you think your fix will still work?
That’s what I’m dealing with on my Champion generator. There’s a black and white wire and a black wire hardwired into the solenoid. The new solenoid I have only has three poles, positive, negative and a terminal. What is the black wire for? I don’t want to cut it without knowing it’s going to work.
How do we know which solenoid is compatible with our genset?
I have a Champion dual fuel 9000 watt and when I push the start toggle, I can hear the starter make it's noise, but the engine isn't turning over.
Is that the solenoid?
Hi again. I tried the new solenoid and it did not work. I did cross the old solenoid and it did start. tried the new one and found the only black and white wire was tied together with another white wire in a harness that went to the old solenoid Any suggestions would be grately app. I have a Generac GP7500e if that helps. Thanks
Well shoot, I don't know what to tell ya. If the original solenoid will start it when you cross it but the new solenoid does not work, even when you cross it, then I would reccomend double checking the way you wired it. If that is correct then I'm afraid you might have a separate issue.
@@KnightandSon My Generac has some extra wires. I found the wire that is black and white but is connected together with a white in a small harness. this originally connected to the old solonoid and that is the only black and white wire
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same shit happened to me, the solenoid lasted exactly 6 starts