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MEP-804A turns over but won't start (governor module?)

Guyfang

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But if you put the original A6 back in, the engine turns over, but will not run or start? You are losing a function, with a "good, tested" A6. You have assured that the S10 is in the right position?
 

crmorse

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On my machine the GCU is A5. A6 is the fuel solenoid. I'm assuming you are referring to the GCU. It was a used unit listed on the auction side as "Good. Working condition" but after further messaging with the seller it was clarified that it was not actually tested so it is also now an unknown. I think it's a safe assumption that it is bad, probably the starter output relays. I will have to pull the unit out again and test them. Although thinking about that now, I'm not sure what that would accomplish because if they are bad and I change them I'd have no idea if that was the only thing wrong and the seller would very reasonably not take the return anymore. So I guess I'm back at looking for another replacement GCU.
 

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I just bought a 804A and after 3 hours of running mine is doing the same. The only difference is mine revived up before the engine shut down. I'm going to try the troubleshooting procedures listed in the TM.
 

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. Once I have it working again I want to do the single-phase conversion and add kloppk's remote start kit. This will be the standby generator for my off-grid solar setup
Are you planning on doing the 10 wire to 12 wire stator conversion? I've heard it was possible but haven't seen anyone actually do it on a 804A. That would be a Great Youtube video! Hint Hint.
 

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Nick ,

Welcome to the forum. Please start a thread on you generator problem. Its tough enough to help one person, keeping track of whats been done and to try. With two different gen sets and people giving suggestions, its chaos.
 
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