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Kohler generator voltage drown when load applied
- g36
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Re: Kohler generator voltage drown when load applied
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
- dsolo
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Re: Kohler generator voltage drown when load applied
Vessel "LaBelle"
Portage Point Inn & Marina, Onekema, Mi
1997 Carver 405 MY
454 EFI Crusaders
- g36
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Re: Kohler generator voltage drown when load applied
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The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
- dsolo
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Re: Kohler generator voltage drown when load applied
Vessel "LaBelle"
Portage Point Inn & Marina, Onekema, Mi
1997 Carver 405 MY
454 EFI Crusaders
- g36
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Re: Kohler generator voltage drown when load applied
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The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
- DanM
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Re: Kohler generator voltage drown when load applied
I had this same issue with my 2004 10E Kohler in 2010. After much trouble shooting it turned out to be the Governor Controller Board. I made the mistake of purchasing it from an electrical supply house who said they were an authorized dealer but in reality was not supposed to sell it to an end user, and for good reason. It needs to be programed prior to installation and they didn't offer that service. After speaking with Total Energy Systems (not the organization I bought it from) they offered to program it for me. I had it back less than a week after I shipped it to them. It solved the issue and the generator has been running fine ever since. Total Energy really stepped up when they didn't have to. --->

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SugarSand Tango
- dsolo
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Re: Kohler generator voltage drown when load applied
I suspect the governor PCB is bad. I should have results of the mag-pickup test Monday. I found a used PCB on eBay for $87. The seller can't garantee it, but will refund the$$ if found to not work. It is the original assembly and will not require programming.
I will take your recommendations on Total energy if needed. Are they listed on the website as a Kohler dealer?
Dan
Vessel "LaBelle"
Portage Point Inn & Marina, Onekema, Mi
1997 Carver 405 MY
454 EFI Crusaders
- dsolo
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Re: Kohler generator voltage drown when load applied
Vessel "LaBelle"
Portage Point Inn & Marina, Onekema, Mi
1997 Carver 405 MY
454 EFI Crusaders
- dsolo
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- Posts: 193
- Joined: October 24th, 2016, 2:56 am
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454 EFI Crusaders
Name: La Belle ll - Location: Onekama, Michigan
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Re: Kohler generator voltage drown when load applied
Vessel "LaBelle"
Portage Point Inn & Marina, Onekema, Mi
1997 Carver 405 MY
454 EFI Crusaders
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