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    Quicksilver Generator Problem, starts but dies in 3-5 sec

    John Just sent you my email address. When checking the voltage while the unit was running with and w/o a load, I was following the test procedures in section “1.4.9 Voltage Regulator Sensing” of the manual. I took the readings at the Voltage Regulator Sensing Terminal (11 & 22) per section...
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    Quicksilver Generator Problem, starts but dies in 3-5 sec

    John I’m comfortable with the high voltage; I’m just not sure where the capacitor is located. I studied the wiring diagram in the service manual and it doesn’t show a capacitor. I also searched the ASAP site and they don’t list one. I also checked my cross reference guide for the QS to...
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    Quicksilver Generator Problem, starts but dies in 3-5 sec

    Weekend update. After TS Hanna blew through here on Sat, I got to install the control board. Unfortunately, I’m getting pretty much the same results with just a few minor differences. With the old board, the unit ran for 3-5 sec. With the new board it runs for 1-3 secs and then turns off. One...
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    Quicksilver Generator Problem, starts but dies in 3-5 sec

    John Thanks for the info and recommendation. I just ordered the board from ASAP. Dennis up there is really great. With luck, I will have it tomorrow, installed by 5:30 and good to go! I’ll let you know how I make out.
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    Quicksilver Generator Problem, starts but dies in 3-5 sec

    I have a 1993 370 Express Cruiser with a 7.5 kw Quicksilver Generator which up until 2 weeks ago ran great. After starting the generator at the dock, we took off and approx 15 min into the run, it shut down. When we got to our destination, I tried to start it and it would start right up but died...
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