Onan Microquiet 4000 Starting Problem

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rbunkley

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When I try to start gen it clicks once at the solenoid. Battery is 12.7 and power is getting to the solenoid. I jumped the solenoid and still no turn over. I have tapped the starter and still no turn over. I'm thinking the starter is bad. I have noticed the last several times when the gen cranks it makes a screeching sound like a bearing going out. Am I on the right path?
 
Did you draw a pretty good arc when you jumped the solenoid ........ or do you perhaps have a "DC Amprobe" to measure the inrush current (or lack of it?)

I have the same generator (on a 2007 rig) and I could attempt to measure the current flow in the next day or 2 if it would help.  Gotta agree though ...... a "bad-bearing-like screech" doesn't bode well.

Best...............  ed s in Denver
 

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