Exercise Fault
GE Scheduled Exercise Run Failure

Controller displays 'Exercise Fault' or 'Missed Exercise'; generator has not been running its weekly test.

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Possible Causes

Incorrect exercise time programming, Disabled AUTO mode, Low battery preventing start, Prior latched fault preventing exercise

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Ensure the area around the generator is clear before initiating a manual test run.

  • 1. Check controller mode: Verify the GE controller is set to AUTO. In OFF mode, the unit will not exercise.
  • 2. Review exercise schedule: Enter the controller menu and confirm the exercise day and time are set correctly and not disabled.
  • 3. Clear existing alarms: Any active fault (Overcrank, Low Battery, etc.) can prevent exercise. Resolve and clear all alarms by cycling OFF then AUTO.
  • 4. Perform manual test: Start the generator in MANUAL or TEST mode to confirm it can run. If it fails, troubleshoot the underlying start/run issue.
  • 5. Re-enable exercise: After confirming proper operation, reprogram the exercise schedule and verify the controller displays the next exercise time.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5
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