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I have a Kohler 12RESM1 propane generator with oc/uu code

I have a Kohler 12RESM1 propane generator for my off grid system. In the auto mode it cranks for a few seconds and does not usually start. I get the oc code, today also got the uu signal. any ideas to make this auto start work. 100% start on manual mode. thanks

  • Anonymous Jun 24, 2012

    I have a Kohler 12RESM1 propane generator I use for grid stand-by. In the auto mode with an RDT0100B it cranks for a few seconds and does not usually start. I get the oc code. It always starts fine in manual mode. If I don't reset the oc code it will not start when there is a power failure. Any ideas to make the auto start work?

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U need to make sure that the relay driving ur auto start stay closed all thru the crank cycle.

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I have kholer generator RES12 and having some problem with it getting UU code. It starts and shuts off within seconds. I have checked oil changed it battery is fine new. What else should I check. Kindly guide me my email address is. [email protected]. I will be highly obliged

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    Error UU
    Undervoltage Shutdown

    Occurs if the voltage falls below 80%. Reduce the load and restart the generator set.

    Likely you'll need a service tech.

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I am getting the same exact problem and errors with my 12RES Kohler generator. It will try to start using a remote switch but fails. Then it will start using the switch at the generator. The error code it comes up with using the remote start switch is usually OF or UU. It is less than a year old. Can Kohler Help??? Dave R.

  • Steve Oct 23, 2013

    Make sure you have good gas pressure.

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