FG Wilson No Start – Fuel or Air Related

Generator cranks but does not start; no specific alarm code displayed

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Air in fuel system, Blocked fuel filters, Closed manual fuel shutoff valve, Faulty fuel lift pump

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disable AUTO mode and remote start. Avoid excessive cranking to prevent starter damage.

  • Check fuel level and valves: Confirm adequate diesel in the base tank and that all manual shutoff valves are fully open.
  • Replace or inspect fuel filters: If filters are old or contaminated, replace them with genuine FG Wilson/engine filters.
  • Bleed fuel system: Use the manual priming pump on the filter head or lift pump. Loosen the bleed screw until fuel flows without air bubbles, then tighten.
  • Check lift pump operation: On mechanical pumps, feel for resistance when priming. On electric pumps, listen for operation when ignition is on.
  • Attempt restart: After bleeding, crank in MANUAL. If the engine still does not fire, further diagnosis of injectors or ECU may be required.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Fuel Lift Pump
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