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Title: Onan Genarator Starter replacement costs
Post by: Jason Worman on August 06, 2018, 08:52:21 PM

Hi All,

I was wondering how much folks have paid to have their Onan generator starter replaced. It's a Genset set emarald 6.5 kw LP. Unfortunately it's not installed on a slide out tray so it has to be removed. The place I called here in Coos Bay said labor was roughly 600.00 plus the cost of the starter. Final question is would you trust ordering the part off of Amazon. Thanks

Title: Re: Onan Genarator Starter replacement costs
Post by: Gerald Farris on August 07, 2018, 11:21:13 PM

Jason,
Usually, it is cheaper to have a starter repaired at an automotive electrical shop than it is to buy a new starter. As for ordering a new one from Amazon, since Amazon has many vendors, there is not way to answer the question with certainty, but most Amazon vendors are very good, and Amazon has a very liberal return policy.

Are you sure that you have a bad starter? On many Onan generators, the starter circuit runs through the generator control module as well as a starter solenoid. Just because you push the starter button and nothing happens, it does not necessarily mean that the starter is bad.

Gerald   

Title: Re: Onan Genarator Starter replacement costs
Post by: Jason Worman on August 08, 2018, 01:36:53 AM

Gerald,

I had an RV tech come and verify that the starter had gone out, he says to use original Onan parts are best

Title: Re: Onan Genarator Starter replacement costs
Post by: Keith Moffett Co-Admin on August 08, 2018, 10:53:08 PM

Jason
Just in my opinion, if the big cost is pulling out the Generator then use the original equipment because to find out a replacement part isn't as good could be very Spendy later.  Also, while it is out I would have a Onan certified tech look it over and service it.  Bigger expense now but you will be happier this winter I bet!

Title: Re: Onan Genarator Starter replacement costs
Post by: Mark Parker on August 08, 2018, 11:09:53 PM

yeah, I wish mine were on a slide out tray too.