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onan generator 4000 seems like it is sezed up. 12.60 volts

 
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onan generator 4000 seems like it is sezed up. 12.60 volts good battery, conections etc. soniod clicks. motor does not move . is it advisable to get it fixed and or replaced. is this a good series of generators 400 hours on the meter . never gave any trouble before. its in a 1997 coachmen motor home last time it ran no problems . next time nothing buts clicks at the sonioid 12.60 volts at stater. oil is clean.

 

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Year: 1997
Make: Volkswagen
Make (other): ONAN GENERATOR
Model: 4000 WHISPER QUIET

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ALL ELECTRICAL CONECTIONS . VOLT METER ,BATTERY CONNECTIONS CAN FEEL THE STARTER ENGAGING BUT NO MOVEMENT PAST THAT, OIL GOOD JUST FEELS LIKE THE MOTOR IS STOPPED OR GENERATOR NO MOVEMENT AT ALL.

Submitted: 277 days and 2 hours ago.
Category: RV
Value: $29
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  Michael Reush replied 277 days and 1 hours ago.

Thank you for using Just Answer, I will quickly, and methodicly work through your repair needs.......Thank you.........Michael, hi I would first access the nut on the flywheel, and turn it.........freeing the motor........then try to start it, before looking for a repair, or replacment......................

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Customer replied 277 days and 1 hours ago.

,THIS GENERATOR IS VERY HARD TO GET AT AND I AM GUESSING THAT TO GET AT THAT NUT I NEED TO REMOVE A BUNCH OF THINGS AS THE STARTER IS AT THE VERY BACK AND I CANNT SEE IT . SO I WILL TRY TO GET A SOCKET ON THE FAN WHICH I CAN FEEL AND TRY TO TURN THAT . IS THIS ADVISABLE . YOUR ANSWER IS VERY GOOD . WILL TRY IT AND WAIT FOR A RESPONSE FROM YOU . THANK YOU

Customer replied 277 days ago.

THANK YOU . IT WORKED . WILL PACK A 9/16 SOCKET AND WILL BE GOOD TO GO. THANK YOU AGAIN . EMIL URZADA VERNON B.C. CANADA

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Expert:  Michael Reush replied 277 days ago.

Your welcome, and thanks for accepting.........seen it work many times.........what do we say.......Oh yea dont throw out the baby with the bath water..........Michael

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TRUSTING THAT THE PAYMENT THRU VISA . IF PROBLEM PLEASE NOTIFY ME XXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX.. LIKE YOUR PICTURE WITH THE LITTLE ONE.

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Expert:  Michael Reush replied 276 days and 22 hours ago.

thank you I've seen the payment, thank you very much.......Michael

 
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