Koehler 5E - no power

gack

So genny was running until I had some engine work done by my marina.  Now I hit the switch and nothing happens.  Checked the breaker and fuses they took good.  Wondering if I am missing something before I blame mechanic.  Any ideas?

gack

Thanks for the advice.  Will check battery and bulkhead switch when I get to the boat.

gack

I should mention that I have no experience with the 5E.

raybo3

Make sure the battery switch for it is on......

gack

Thanks Raybo.  Pretty sure battery was on but will double check.  I had shore power cord plugged in, but turned off shore power breaker.  Would that make a difference?

craigswardmtb

There's likely a second battery switch in the engine room. Mine is on the bulkhead. Also does your genny have it's own battery and does it have a charge?  Sometimes they are not tied to your boats battery charger as the 5e has it's own charging circuit.  If you don't run it though than that battery will go dead. The charging circuit has a 25amp fuse on the controller. The factory fuses do not have a clear window so the only way I could tell they were bad is with a meter. 
If the obvious things don't do the trick start looking at wires going to the controller. I have had my fair share of corroded out pins. Being in SW this can be an issue. 

raybo3

gack said:

Thanks Raybo.  Pretty sure battery was on but will double check.  I had shore power cord plugged in, but turned off shore power breaker.  Would that make a difference?

Shore power cord or breaker has nothing to do with it..

Liberty44140

My 5e has its own battery power switch which is on the bulkhead in the engine room. Perhaps they turned it off in yours. 

gack

Yup,  switch on bulkhead was turned off.  Thanks all.