Onan 38 fault code — Generator
Applies to: Quiet Diesel 6000 HDKAH, Quiet Diesel 7500 HDKAJ, Quiet Diesel 8000 HDKAK
What 38 means
The Cummins Onan Quiet Diesel 6000/7500/8000 HDKAH/HDKAJ/HDKAK operator manual lists Code 38 as Over Current (Field Overload).
Owner-safe checks
- Reduce connected loads, especially air conditioners and battery chargers.
- Record whether the fault clears with fewer loads.
Service-only work
- Electrical output, inverter, controller, stator, rotor, fuel injection, sensors, wiring, coolant-system service, fuel leaks, and generator compartment repairs belong to Cummins service or a qualified generator technician.
Safety boundary
Generators can produce carbon monoxide, hot surfaces, fuel hazards, moving-part hazards, and lethal voltage. Shut the generator down and do not open energized compartments unless qualified.
Official sources
- Cummins Onan RV Generator Manuals
- Cummins Onan Quiet Diesel 6000/7500/8000 HDKAH/HDKAJ/HDKAK Operator Manual A046L053