E011
Perkins Low Fuel Level Alarm / Shutdown

Controller shows E011, generator stops and indicates low fuel level

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Possible Causes

Fuel tank level below sensor threshold, Faulty fuel level sender in day tank, Wiring fault between level sender and controller, Incorrect level calibration in controller

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Observe all site rules for handling diesel fuel. No smoking or open flames near the tank.

  • Confirm actual fuel level: Use the tank sight gauge or dipstick to verify fuel level. If low, refill with clean diesel and bleed the system if air has entered.
  • Inspect level sender: Locate the fuel level sender on the main or day tank. Check for damaged float arms, stuck floats, or corrosion on terminals.
  • Check wiring: Trace the cable from the sender to the controller. Look for crushed sections, loose glands, or water ingress in junction boxes.
  • Calibrate in controller: On the Deep Sea/ComAp controller, verify that the fuel level input type (resistive/4–20 mA) and calibration points match the installed sender. Recalibrate if necessary.
  • Replace sender if faulty: If resistance or current output from the sender does not change with fuel level, replace the fuel level sender.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Fuel Level Sender
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