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Hyundai Power Products 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 immediately after start attempt
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown / Start Inhibit
E02
Generator shuts down shortly after starting, control panel displays E02
High Engine Temperature / Overheat Shutdown
E03
Generator fails to start, E03 displayed after cranking stops
Low Battery Voltage / Battery Fault
E04
Generator starts but stops within a few seconds, E04 displayed
Low Fuel Level / Fuel Supply Fault
E05
Generator cranks but does not start, E05 displayed after several attempts
No Crankshaft Speed Signal / RPM Sensor Fault
E06
Generator shuts down under load, E06 displayed on controller
Overload / Overcurrent Protection Trip
E07
Generator runs but controller shows E07 and output voltage is low or unstable
Under Voltage / AVR Regulation Fault
E08
Generator output voltage too high, controller displays E08
Over Voltage Protection Trip
E09
Generator shuts down, E09 displayed, frequency reading out of range
Over Speed / Under Speed Protection
E10
Generator will not crank at all, E10 displayed when start is requested
Starter Motor / Cranking Circuit Fault
E11
Generator shuts down, E11 displayed, fuel pressure warning icon may be lit
Low Fuel Pressure / Injection Fault (Diesel Models)
E12
Generator stops and E12 is displayed, exhaust temperature warning may be indicated
High Exhaust Temperature / Turbocharger Overheat (where fitted)
E13
Controller shows E13, generator will not start automatically on mains failure
ATS Communication / Remote Start Signal Fault
E14
Generator runs but controller shows E14 and will not transfer load
Phase Sequence / Phase Loss Fault (Three-Phase Models)
E15
Controller displays E15, generator stops shortly after start, mains is present
Mains Voltage Abnormal / Grid Monitoring Fault
E16
Generator fails to start in cold weather, E16 displayed
Preheat / Glow Plug Circuit Fault (Diesel Models)
E17
Controller shows E17, engine stops abruptly, no restart allowed until code cleared
Emergency Stop Activated / Safety Circuit Open
E18
Controller displays E18, generator will not start, door open icon may be shown
Enclosure Door Switch / Security Interlock Fault
E19
Generator runs but controller shows E19, battery icon may flash despite normal voltage
Battery Charger / Charging Circuit Fault
E20
Controller shows E20, generator shuts down, oil temperature icon may be lit
High Oil Temperature / Lubrication Overheat
Symptom
Black smoke from exhaust under load
Overfueling / Restricted Air Intake
Symptom
Blue smoke from exhaust, especially at startup
Oil Burning / Internal Engine Wear
Symptom
Buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or intermittent
Keypad / HMI Input Failure
Symptom
Control panel display is blank or unreadable, generator otherwise appears intact
Display / HMI Power Fault
Symptom
Corrosion visible on battery terminals and metal parts inside enclosure
Corrosive Environment / Battery Off-Gassing
Symptom
Excessive white smoke from exhaust during startup and running
Incomplete Combustion / Coolant or Fuel Issue
Symptom
Generator cranks slowly or intermittently, but no error code is displayed
Weak Cranking / High Starter Circuit Resistance
Symptom
Generator enclosure becomes excessively hot to the touch, but no overheat code
Poor Ventilation / Cooling Airflow Restriction
Symptom
Generator fails to start automatically during a power outage but starts fine in manual mode
Auto Start Logic / Scheduling Fault
Symptom
Generator is running but building power is not being supplied (no transfer), no error code on controller
ATS Fails to Transfer Load
Symptom
Generator runs but produces no AC output at the terminals
Loss of Excitation / Alternator Output Failure
Symptom
Generator starts and stops repeatedly in short cycles without load
Short Cycling / Incorrect Control Settings
Symptom
Generator starts then surges or hunts in RPM without any error code
Unstable Governor Operation / Fuel Delivery Fluctuation
Symptom
Generator vibrates excessively during operation, no error code
Excessive Vibration / Mounting or Balance Issue
Symptom
High-pitched squeal or chirping noise from front of engine
Accessory Belt Slippage / Bearing Wear
Symptom
Loud knocking or metallic noise from engine while running
Internal Engine Knock / Mechanical Damage
Symptom
Noticeable fuel leak under the generator enclosure, no error code
External Fuel Leak
Symptom
Rattling noise from exhaust system, especially at certain RPMs
Loose Exhaust Components / Internal Silencer Damage
Symptom
Strong fuel smell around generator during operation, but no visible leak and no code
Vapor Leak / Incomplete Combustion
Symptom
Water or coolant pooling under generator, no code yet
Coolant Leak / Condensate Misidentification
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Generator will not start, control panel shows E01 immediately after start attempt
|
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown / Start Inhibit | View Details |
| E02 |
Generator shuts down shortly after starting, control panel displays E02
|
High Engine Temperature / Overheat Shutdown | View Details |
| E03 |
Generator fails to start, E03 displayed after cranking stops
|
Low Battery Voltage / Battery Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Generator starts but stops within a few seconds, E04 displayed
|
Low Fuel Level / Fuel Supply Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Generator cranks but does not start, E05 displayed after several attempts
|
No Crankshaft Speed Signal / RPM Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Generator shuts down under load, E06 displayed on controller
|
Overload / Overcurrent Protection Trip | View Details |
| E07 |
Generator runs but controller shows E07 and output voltage is low or unstable
|
Under Voltage / AVR Regulation Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Generator output voltage too high, controller displays E08
|
Over Voltage Protection Trip | View Details |
| E09 |
Generator shuts down, E09 displayed, frequency reading out of range
|
Over Speed / Under Speed Protection | View Details |
| E10 |
Generator will not crank at all, E10 displayed when start is requested
|
Starter Motor / Cranking Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Generator shuts down, E11 displayed, fuel pressure warning icon may be lit
|
Low Fuel Pressure / Injection Fault (Diesel Models) | View Details |
| E12 |
Generator stops and E12 is displayed, exhaust temperature warning may be indicated
|
High Exhaust Temperature / Turbocharger Overheat (where fitted) | View Details |
| E13 |
Controller shows E13, generator will not start automatically on mains failure
|
ATS Communication / Remote Start Signal Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
Generator runs but controller shows E14 and will not transfer load
|
Phase Sequence / Phase Loss Fault (Three-Phase Models) | View Details |
| E15 |
Controller displays E15, generator stops shortly after start, mains is present
|
Mains Voltage Abnormal / Grid Monitoring Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
Generator fails to start in cold weather, E16 displayed
|
Preheat / Glow Plug Circuit Fault (Diesel Models) | View Details |
| E17 |
Controller shows E17, engine stops abruptly, no restart allowed until code cleared
|
Emergency Stop Activated / Safety Circuit Open | View Details |
| E18 |
Controller displays E18, generator will not start, door open icon may be shown
|
Enclosure Door Switch / Security Interlock Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Generator runs but controller shows E19, battery icon may flash despite normal voltage
|
Battery Charger / Charging Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Controller shows E20, generator shuts down, oil temperature icon may be lit
|
High Oil Temperature / Lubrication Overheat | View Details |
| – |
Black smoke from exhaust under load
|
Overfueling / Restricted Air Intake | View Details |
| – |
Blue smoke from exhaust, especially at startup
|
Oil Burning / Internal Engine Wear | View Details |
| – |
Buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or intermittent
|
Keypad / HMI Input Failure | View Details |
| – |
Control panel display is blank or unreadable, generator otherwise appears intact
|
Display / HMI Power Fault | View Details |
| – |
Corrosion visible on battery terminals and metal parts inside enclosure
|
Corrosive Environment / Battery Off-Gassing | View Details |
| – |
Excessive white smoke from exhaust during startup and running
|
Incomplete Combustion / Coolant or Fuel Issue | View Details |
| – |
Generator cranks slowly or intermittently, but no error code is displayed
|
Weak Cranking / High Starter Circuit Resistance | View Details |
| – |
Generator enclosure becomes excessively hot to the touch, but no overheat code
|
Poor Ventilation / Cooling Airflow Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Generator fails to start automatically during a power outage but starts fine in manual mode
|
Auto Start Logic / Scheduling Fault | View Details |
| – |
Generator is running but building power is not being supplied (no transfer), no error code on controller
|
ATS Fails to Transfer Load | View Details |
| – |
Generator runs but produces no AC output at the terminals
|
Loss of Excitation / Alternator Output Failure | View Details |
| – |
Generator starts and stops repeatedly in short cycles without load
|
Short Cycling / Incorrect Control Settings | View Details |
| – |
Generator starts then surges or hunts in RPM without any error code
|
Unstable Governor Operation / Fuel Delivery Fluctuation | View Details |
| – |
Generator vibrates excessively during operation, no error code
|
Excessive Vibration / Mounting or Balance Issue | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched squeal or chirping noise from front of engine
|
Accessory Belt Slippage / Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Loud knocking or metallic noise from engine while running
|
Internal Engine Knock / Mechanical Damage | View Details |
| – |
Noticeable fuel leak under the generator enclosure, no error code
|
External Fuel Leak | View Details |
| – |
Rattling noise from exhaust system, especially at certain RPMs
|
Loose Exhaust Components / Internal Silencer Damage | View Details |
| – |
Strong fuel smell around generator during operation, but no visible leak and no code
|
Vapor Leak / Incomplete Combustion | View Details |
| – |
Water or coolant pooling under generator, no code yet
|
Coolant Leak / Condensate Misidentification | View Details |
No matching codes found
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