Roland, The solenoid looks like a Valeo solenoid Amel uses to ground the block on the propulsion engine. What makes it different from other isolated solenoids is that it has a rubber button on top to close the solenoid. Did you try pressing the rubber button and try to start the generator engine? . If it works then you can take the solenoid apart and clean the contacts. Also check the wiring connections. If the engine works with the solenoid button depressed and you can’t fix it, you can get an isolated starter solenoid at any auto parts store. They run about $20- US. The only difference is that the they do not have the rubber button. I keep one as a spare as it is used on my engine. Onan went to a regular solenoid as I previously mentioned on later model generators. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
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Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Onan generator does not start If original, it is very old and you will suffer from parts availability. I do not have anyone to recommend, but I am sure that there are good generator mechanics nearby.
| CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School | | | 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 | |
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Our Onan generator is model 6.5MDKOP, Serial No 1943230900, Spec 174C: Your picture of the solenoid looks different to ours: The generator is likely the original given the high number of operating hours. The fault reset breaker and the DC control breaker are in proper position, the generator cannot get started either directly at the control panel nor by the remote switch in the pantry. There is no 12V voltage at the control unit, and that would lead me to this mysterious fuse. In the electrical drawings of the generator, the 30A fuse is shown. But we cannot find it. Of course, there could be other reasons like a faulty PCB, but the visual inspection of it doesn't show anything unusual. Do you know an Onan technician in Genua/Italy? I've been rerouted from Onan UK to Onan Italy (+39 025 165 581), but this number seems unattended. We are definitely at the end of our knowledge to solve the issue.
I want to remind you and Ian of what I say too often. Just because 1 SM has something installed, doesn't mean they all do. I do not believe the fuse that Ian has is Onan or Amel installed. We do not know the Onan model installed in your Amel because you did not state the model number of the Onan. It could be original or may have been replaced. Assuming that it is original which is probably MDKC/MDKD, there are two control panel breakers. This is the first thing to check. 
What you can probably do: The next things you can check are the connections of the 12v cables including the battery, the connection block on the side of the Onan, and all of the connections on each of the solenoids used for starting, positive and negative. I suggest that you remove each connection, clean completely and use CorrosionX on the connection, then tighten completely: At this point, if you have not solved the issue, I suggest that you get an Onan technician onboard. There could be many possible issues including a weak battery, computer PCB, relays, solenoids, etc.
| CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School | | | 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 | |
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I don't have a photo. It's on the port side of the generator, low down. Hard to find. Trace back from the starter. -------- Original message -------- Date: 2022-06-16 2:26 a.m. (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Onan generator does not start Thanks for the hint. We’ve checked this circuit breaker already, and it’s on. It seems that the control unit doesn’t have 12v, although 12v are supplied to the generator. So, we try to find a the fuse, which should be there according to the electrical schema (as Ian suggested also). We cannot find this inline fuse, even when opening the control unit. Where exactly is the inline fuse? Do you have a photo which shows its location? We have the Onan MDKDP model, but our manuals are for MDKD. currently Reggio di Calabria Check out the wire with a spade connector that goes to the electronic fuel pump. Also, inspect the inline fuse to the starter hiding behind the unit. -------- Original message -------- Date: 2022-06-15 11:06 a.m. (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Onan generator does not start Roland,
Two days after we moved aboard our SM, we could not start the Onan, just as you described. The gear was new to us and we had not to opportunity to learn its tricks yet, so we contacted the previous owner, and asked him...
He knew right away what the issue was: On the front of the Onan control panel in the engine room is a standard white toggle circuit breaker. it is in a place that anyone working or moving in the engine room can easily bump it, and it immediately flips to "OFF" and nothing works. In the next few years that has happened at least a half dozen times.
If that's not it, then there are others, but if they fail it would be for a reason that would need to be investigated before replacing them. Do you have the MDKD model?
Bill Kinney
SM160, Harmonie
Le Marin, Martinique
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