Kohler generator won't crank

[Vince_nj1]

My Kohler 5ecd generator won't crank. I hear the fuel pump priming and a bunch of things clicking and humming, but it won't crank. I then get an "OC" error code. I did a little research and tried some of the obvious tests. I am not hydro locked. I pulled the plugs and they are dry. I have power. I have 13.4 volts at the starter. I even used a jump pack as a back up. Hooked up the jump pack and same thing. Any suggestions?

 

[Bay B's]

Starter or starter solenoid has gone bad? Have you tried rubber mallet to "tap" the starter to see if it frees up?
I have the same model generator. I had one on my last boat and had no issues with it. The one I have on my current boat has more down time than run time for sure. Good luck.

 

[Vince_nj1]

Starter or starter solenoid has gone bad? Have you tried rubber mallet to "tap" the starter to see if it frees up?
I have the same model generator. I had one on my last boat and had no issues with it. The one I have on my current boat has more down time than run time for sure. Good luck.

Forgot to mention the hammer. Yes I did tap the starter. Maybe I was too gentle

 

[Vince_nj1]

Update.. Found the issue. Wires going to solenoid had corrosion. Wiggle the wire head to improve the contact and the generator started. :smt038 So next step is disconnect and clean all the wires on the solenoid. Glad it wasn't a computer board.

 

[Bay B's]

Glad to hear! Way to stick with it and thanks for posting update!