Einhell
Einhell Standby Generators Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Generator will not start, control panel shows E01 shortly after cranking attempt
Low Oil Shutdown / Oil Level Protection Active
E02
Engine starts but stops within a few seconds, control panel shows E02
Fuel Supply / Fuel Solenoid Fault
E03
Generator runs but no AC output, display shows E03 and output breaker will not stay engaged
Overload / Output Short Circuit Protection
E04
Engine speed fluctuates and unit shuts down, display shows E04 (over‑frequency / under‑frequency protection)
Engine Governor / Frequency Control Fault
E05
Generator shuts down after running under heavy load, display shows E05 (over‑temperature)
Engine Overheating Protection
E06
Generator fails to start in automatic mode, display shows E06 (starter fault)
Electric Starter Circuit Failure
E07
Generator runs but display shows E07 and output voltage is low (e.g., 150–180 V instead of 230 V)
Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) Failure / Under‑Voltage Protection
E08
Display shows E08 and generator shuts down when ATS attempts to transfer load
Phase / Voltage Imbalance or Incorrect Phase Sequence (3‑phase models)
E09
Display shows E09, generator will not enter AUTO mode
ATS Communication / Remote Start Signal Fault
E10
Display shows E10 and engine stops abruptly during operation
Emergency Stop / Safety Circuit Activated
E11
Display shows E11 and generator cranks but does not fire
Ignition System Failure
E12
Display shows E12 and generator shuts down after a few minutes of running under light load
Fuel Level Sensor / Fuel Starvation Protection
E13
Display shows E13, generator will not accept load from ATS
Neutral Loss / Ground Fault Detection
E14
Display shows E14 and engine speed surges when large loads are applied
Load Step / Power Factor Protection
E15
Display shows E15 and generator stops shortly after mains power returns
Mains Sensing / Grid Voltage Detection Fault
Symptom
Automatic start does not occur during mains failure, but generator can be started manually
ATS Start Signal Not Reaching Generator
Symptom
Control panel display is blank, but engine can still be started manually (if equipped with recoil)
Display / Control Panel Power Failure
Symptom
Corrosion and rust visible on alternator and electrical connections, intermittent faults in wet weather
Moisture Ingress / Environmental Damage
Symptom
Engine cranks normally but does not start, no error code displayed
Fuel and Air Delivery Failure
Symptom
Engine starts but stalls when choke is opened or when load is applied
Lean Mixture / Partially Blocked Carburetor
Symptom
Engine surges up and down at no load, hunting RPM
Unstable Governor Operation
Symptom
Excessive black smoke from exhaust during operation
Rich Fuel Mixture / Incomplete Combustion
Symptom
Excessive vibration of the generator set during operation
Mechanical Imbalance / Mounting Fault
Symptom
Frequent spark plug fouling, engine misfires and loses power
Combustion / Ignition Quality Problem
Symptom
Fuel in engine oil (oil level rising, oil smells like petrol)
Fuel Dilution of Engine Oil
Symptom
Generator enclosure or frame becomes live (tingling shock when touched)
Protective Earth Failure / Faulty Grounding
Symptom
Generator is excessively loud compared to normal operation
Exhaust / Muffler or Mounting Issue
Symptom
Generator produces power but voltage is too high (e.g., above 250 V) or fluctuates widely
Voltage Regulation Instability
Symptom
Generator runs but produces no AC power at any outlet, no error code shown
Alternator Excitation Loss
Symptom
Generator shuts down after 10–20 minutes of running, then restarts after cooling
Heat‑Related Ignition or Fuel Fault
Symptom
Generator starts automatically but ATS does not transfer load to generator
ATS Transfer Mechanism Fault
Symptom
Generator trips its own RCD or house RCD as soon as it is connected
Earth Leakage / Insulation Fault
Symptom
Generator will not start at all, no crank, no click from starter relay
Control Power / Battery Supply Failure
Symptom
Hour meter and indicators work, but start/stop buttons on panel do not respond
Control Keypad / Switch Failure
Symptom
Loud knocking or metallic banging noise from engine while running
Internal Engine Mechanical Damage
Symptom
Strong fuel smell around generator, visible fuel dripping
Fuel Leak
Symptom
White or bluish smoke from exhaust, especially on startup
Oil Burning / Valve Stem or Ring Wear
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Generator will not start, control panel shows E01 shortly after cranking attempt
|
Low Oil Shutdown / Oil Level Protection Active | View Details |
| E02 |
Engine starts but stops within a few seconds, control panel shows E02
|
Fuel Supply / Fuel Solenoid Fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Generator runs but no AC output, display shows E03 and output breaker will not stay engaged
|
Overload / Output Short Circuit Protection | View Details |
| E04 |
Engine speed fluctuates and unit shuts down, display shows E04 (over‑frequency / under‑frequency protection)
|
Engine Governor / Frequency Control Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Generator shuts down after running under heavy load, display shows E05 (over‑temperature)
|
Engine Overheating Protection | View Details |
| E06 |
Generator fails to start in automatic mode, display shows E06 (starter fault)
|
Electric Starter Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E07 |
Generator runs but display shows E07 and output voltage is low (e.g., 150–180 V instead of 230 V)
|
Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) Failure / Under‑Voltage Protection | View Details |
| E08 |
Display shows E08 and generator shuts down when ATS attempts to transfer load
|
Phase / Voltage Imbalance or Incorrect Phase Sequence (3‑phase models) | View Details |
| E09 |
Display shows E09, generator will not enter AUTO mode
|
ATS Communication / Remote Start Signal Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Display shows E10 and engine stops abruptly during operation
|
Emergency Stop / Safety Circuit Activated | View Details |
| E11 |
Display shows E11 and generator cranks but does not fire
|
Ignition System Failure | View Details |
| E12 |
Display shows E12 and generator shuts down after a few minutes of running under light load
|
Fuel Level Sensor / Fuel Starvation Protection | View Details |
| E13 |
Display shows E13, generator will not accept load from ATS
|
Neutral Loss / Ground Fault Detection | View Details |
| E14 |
Display shows E14 and engine speed surges when large loads are applied
|
Load Step / Power Factor Protection | View Details |
| E15 |
Display shows E15 and generator stops shortly after mains power returns
|
Mains Sensing / Grid Voltage Detection Fault | View Details |
| – |
Automatic start does not occur during mains failure, but generator can be started manually
|
ATS Start Signal Not Reaching Generator | View Details |
| – |
Control panel display is blank, but engine can still be started manually (if equipped with recoil)
|
Display / Control Panel Power Failure | View Details |
| – |
Corrosion and rust visible on alternator and electrical connections, intermittent faults in wet weather
|
Moisture Ingress / Environmental Damage | View Details |
| – |
Engine cranks normally but does not start, no error code displayed
|
Fuel and Air Delivery Failure | View Details |
| – |
Engine starts but stalls when choke is opened or when load is applied
|
Lean Mixture / Partially Blocked Carburetor | View Details |
| – |
Engine surges up and down at no load, hunting RPM
|
Unstable Governor Operation | View Details |
| – |
Excessive black smoke from exhaust during operation
|
Rich Fuel Mixture / Incomplete Combustion | View Details |
| – |
Excessive vibration of the generator set during operation
|
Mechanical Imbalance / Mounting Fault | View Details |
| – |
Frequent spark plug fouling, engine misfires and loses power
|
Combustion / Ignition Quality Problem | View Details |
| – |
Fuel in engine oil (oil level rising, oil smells like petrol)
|
Fuel Dilution of Engine Oil | View Details |
| – |
Generator enclosure or frame becomes live (tingling shock when touched)
|
Protective Earth Failure / Faulty Grounding | View Details |
| – |
Generator is excessively loud compared to normal operation
|
Exhaust / Muffler or Mounting Issue | View Details |
| – |
Generator produces power but voltage is too high (e.g., above 250 V) or fluctuates widely
|
Voltage Regulation Instability | View Details |
| – |
Generator runs but produces no AC power at any outlet, no error code shown
|
Alternator Excitation Loss | View Details |
| – |
Generator shuts down after 10–20 minutes of running, then restarts after cooling
|
Heat‑Related Ignition or Fuel Fault | View Details |
| – |
Generator starts automatically but ATS does not transfer load to generator
|
ATS Transfer Mechanism Fault | View Details |
| – |
Generator trips its own RCD or house RCD as soon as it is connected
|
Earth Leakage / Insulation Fault | View Details |
| – |
Generator will not start at all, no crank, no click from starter relay
|
Control Power / Battery Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Hour meter and indicators work, but start/stop buttons on panel do not respond
|
Control Keypad / Switch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud knocking or metallic banging noise from engine while running
|
Internal Engine Mechanical Damage | View Details |
| – |
Strong fuel smell around generator, visible fuel dripping
|
Fuel Leak | View Details |
| – |
White or bluish smoke from exhaust, especially on startup
|
Oil Burning / Valve Stem or Ring Wear | View Details |
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