Onan 38 fault code — Generator
Applies to: QG 2800i/2500i LP HGLAA Spec A, QG 2800i/2500i LP HGLAA Spec B
What 38 means
The Cummins Onan QG 2800i/2500i LP HGLAA operator manuals list Code 38 as Output Over Load.
Owner-safe checks
- Reduce connected loads, especially air conditioners and battery chargers.
- Record whether the fault clears with fewer loads.
Service-only work
- Internal generator electrical output, inverter, controller, sensors, fuel system, ignition, AC circuit, and engine diagnosis belongs 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 QG 2800i/2500i LP HGLAA Spec A Operator Manual A062Y985
- Cummins Onan QG 2800i/2500i LP HGLAA Spec B Operator Manual A075S349