Kipor
Kipor 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 and control panel displays E01 immediately after crank attempt
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown / Lockout
E02
Generator shuts down shortly after starting and displays E02 on the Kipor controller
High Engine Temperature / Overheat Shutdown
E03
Kipor standby generator cranks but does not start and E03 is shown on the display
Low Fuel Level / Fuel Supply Fault
E04
Generator shuts down during operation and E04 appears on the Kipor controller screen
Overspeed Protection Trip
E05
Kipor standby generator fails to start and E05 is displayed after several crank attempts
Overcrank / Failed Start Lockout
E06
Generator stops and E06 is shown; unit will not re‑start until fault is cleared
Low Battery Voltage / DC Supply Fault
E07
Kipor generator shuts down under load and E07 appears on the display
Overload / Overcurrent Protection Trip
E08
Generator stops and E08 is displayed; AC output voltage is abnormal before shutdown
Undervoltage / Underfrequency Protection
E09
Kipor standby generator trips with E09 and no AC output is present
Overvoltage Protection Trip
E10
Generator display shows E10 and unit will not start; mains power is present
ATS Communication / Remote Start Signal Fault
E11
Kipor controller shows E11 and the generator shuts down shortly after starting
Low Oil Level Sensor / Oil Float Switch Fault
E12
Generator display shows E12 and engine stops abruptly without obvious mechanical noise
Emergency Stop Circuit Activated
E13
Kipor generator shows E13 and refuses to start; controller backlight may be dim
Controller Power Supply / DC Input Fault
E14
Generator runs but E14 is displayed and unit may derate or shut down
Sensor Input Fault (Generic Analog Sensor Error)
E15
Kipor standby generator shows E15 and will not accept load from ATS
Phase Sequence / Phase Loss Fault (Three‑Phase Models)
E16
Generator shuts down and E16 is displayed after a few minutes of running under light load
Fuel Level Low / Day Tank Low Alarm
E17
Kipor controller shows E17 and engine cranks but does not fire
Glow Plug / Preheat System Fault (Diesel Models)
E18
Generator stops and E18 is displayed; exhaust may smell rich or smoky before shutdown
Exhaust Temperature High / Turbo Overheat (where equipped)
E19
Kipor standby generator shows E19 and refuses to start in AUTO mode, but may start manually
Mains Voltage Sense Fault / Utility Monitoring Error
E20
Generator runs but E20 is displayed and unit may not synchronize with ATS
Frequency Out of Range / Governor Control Fault
Symptom
Black smoke from exhaust and loss of power under load
Overfueling / Restricted Air Intake
Symptom
Control panel buttons on Kipor generator are unresponsive or intermittent
Keypad / HMI Failure
Symptom
Control panel on Kipor generator is dead; no lights or display, generator will not respond
No DC Power to Controller
Symptom
Generator cranks but will not start; no error code displayed on Kipor controller
General No‑Start Condition (No Fault Code)
Symptom
Generator frequently starts and stops even when utility power seems stable
Nuisance Auto‑Start / Stop Cycling
Symptom
Generator is excessively noisy during operation compared to normal
Abnormal Mechanical Noise / Vibration
Symptom
Generator runs but produces no AC output; Kipor controller shows normal run status with no code
No AC Output / Excitation Loss
Symptom
Generator starts but immediately stalls when load is applied; no code shown
Fuel Starvation Under Load
Symptom
Generator vibrates excessively and may move on its base during operation
Severe Vibration / Imbalance
Symptom
Kipor generator battery repeatedly goes flat between test runs
Chronic Battery Discharge
Symptom
Kipor generator enclosure is excessively hot to the touch; components show heat discoloration
Poor Ventilation / Enclosure Overheating
Symptom
Kipor generator fails to transfer load automatically when mains fails, but runs normally in manual mode
Automatic Transfer Failure (ATS Not Transferring)
Symptom
Kipor generator frequency fluctuates noticeably when loads change
Unstable Governor Response
Symptom
Kipor generator trips building breakers or GFCI devices when running
Ground Fault / Neutral‑Ground Bonding Issue
Symptom
Moisture or water found inside Kipor generator enclosure; signs of corrosion on terminals
Water Ingress / Corrosion Risk
Symptom
Strong fuel smell around Kipor standby generator during or after operation
Fuel Leak / Evaporation Issue
Symptom
Visible engine oil leak under Kipor generator set
Engine Oil Leak
Symptom
White or blue smoke from exhaust during Kipor generator operation
Oil Burning / Incomplete Combustion
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Generator will not start and control panel displays E01 immediately after crank attempt
|
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown / Lockout | View Details |
| E02 |
Generator shuts down shortly after starting and displays E02 on the Kipor controller
|
High Engine Temperature / Overheat Shutdown | View Details |
| E03 |
Kipor standby generator cranks but does not start and E03 is shown on the display
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Low Fuel Level / Fuel Supply Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Generator shuts down during operation and E04 appears on the Kipor controller screen
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Overspeed Protection Trip | View Details |
| E05 |
Kipor standby generator fails to start and E05 is displayed after several crank attempts
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Overcrank / Failed Start Lockout | View Details |
| E06 |
Generator stops and E06 is shown; unit will not re‑start until fault is cleared
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Low Battery Voltage / DC Supply Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Kipor generator shuts down under load and E07 appears on the display
|
Overload / Overcurrent Protection Trip | View Details |
| E08 |
Generator stops and E08 is displayed; AC output voltage is abnormal before shutdown
|
Undervoltage / Underfrequency Protection | View Details |
| E09 |
Kipor standby generator trips with E09 and no AC output is present
|
Overvoltage Protection Trip | View Details |
| E10 |
Generator display shows E10 and unit will not start; mains power is present
|
ATS Communication / Remote Start Signal Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Kipor controller shows E11 and the generator shuts down shortly after starting
|
Low Oil Level Sensor / Oil Float Switch Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Generator display shows E12 and engine stops abruptly without obvious mechanical noise
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Emergency Stop Circuit Activated | View Details |
| E13 |
Kipor generator shows E13 and refuses to start; controller backlight may be dim
|
Controller Power Supply / DC Input Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
Generator runs but E14 is displayed and unit may derate or shut down
|
Sensor Input Fault (Generic Analog Sensor Error) | View Details |
| E15 |
Kipor standby generator shows E15 and will not accept load from ATS
|
Phase Sequence / Phase Loss Fault (Three‑Phase Models) | View Details |
| E16 |
Generator shuts down and E16 is displayed after a few minutes of running under light load
|
Fuel Level Low / Day Tank Low Alarm | View Details |
| E17 |
Kipor controller shows E17 and engine cranks but does not fire
|
Glow Plug / Preheat System Fault (Diesel Models) | View Details |
| E18 |
Generator stops and E18 is displayed; exhaust may smell rich or smoky before shutdown
|
Exhaust Temperature High / Turbo Overheat (where equipped) | View Details |
| E19 |
Kipor standby generator shows E19 and refuses to start in AUTO mode, but may start manually
|
Mains Voltage Sense Fault / Utility Monitoring Error | View Details |
| E20 |
Generator runs but E20 is displayed and unit may not synchronize with ATS
|
Frequency Out of Range / Governor Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Black smoke from exhaust and loss of power under load
|
Overfueling / Restricted Air Intake | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons on Kipor generator are unresponsive or intermittent
|
Keypad / HMI Failure | View Details |
| – |
Control panel on Kipor generator is dead; no lights or display, generator will not respond
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No DC Power to Controller | View Details |
| – |
Generator cranks but will not start; no error code displayed on Kipor controller
|
General No‑Start Condition (No Fault Code) | View Details |
| – |
Generator frequently starts and stops even when utility power seems stable
|
Nuisance Auto‑Start / Stop Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Generator is excessively noisy during operation compared to normal
|
Abnormal Mechanical Noise / Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Generator runs but produces no AC output; Kipor controller shows normal run status with no code
|
No AC Output / Excitation Loss | View Details |
| – |
Generator starts but immediately stalls when load is applied; no code shown
|
Fuel Starvation Under Load | View Details |
| – |
Generator vibrates excessively and may move on its base during operation
|
Severe Vibration / Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Kipor generator battery repeatedly goes flat between test runs
|
Chronic Battery Discharge | View Details |
| – |
Kipor generator enclosure is excessively hot to the touch; components show heat discoloration
|
Poor Ventilation / Enclosure Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Kipor generator fails to transfer load automatically when mains fails, but runs normally in manual mode
|
Automatic Transfer Failure (ATS Not Transferring) | View Details |
| – |
Kipor generator frequency fluctuates noticeably when loads change
|
Unstable Governor Response | View Details |
| – |
Kipor generator trips building breakers or GFCI devices when running
|
Ground Fault / Neutral‑Ground Bonding Issue | View Details |
| – |
Moisture or water found inside Kipor generator enclosure; signs of corrosion on terminals
|
Water Ingress / Corrosion Risk | View Details |
| – |
Strong fuel smell around Kipor standby generator during or after operation
|
Fuel Leak / Evaporation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Visible engine oil leak under Kipor generator set
|
Engine Oil Leak | View Details |
| – |
White or blue smoke from exhaust during Kipor generator operation
|
Oil Burning / Incomplete Combustion | View Details |
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