Scheppach
Scheppach Standby Generators Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Generator will not start, control panel shows E01 shortly after cranking attempt
Low Oil Level / Low Oil Pressure Shutdown
E02
Generator shuts down shortly after starting, control panel displays E02
High Engine Temperature / Overheat Protection
E03
Generator cranks but does not start, E03 displayed on the Scheppach control panel
No Fuel / Fuel Supply Fault
E04
Generator starts but stops within a few seconds; E04 appears on the display.
Low Battery Voltage / DC Supply Fault
E05
Generator runs but produces no AC output; E05 is displayed on the Scheppach controller.
No AC Output / Alternator Excitation Fault
E06
Generator shuts down under load; E06 appears on the display.
Overload / Overcurrent Protection Trip
E07
Generator fails to start automatically during a power outage; E07 is logged in the event history.
Auto Start / Remote Start Signal Fault
E08
Generator starts but immediately stops when the transfer switch engages; E08 is displayed.
Reverse Power / Backfeed Protection
E09
Generator runs but the voltage is too high; an E09 overvoltage alarm appears on the display.
Overvoltage / AVR Regulation Fault
E10
Generator output voltage is too low; an E10 undervoltage alarm is displayed.
Undervoltage / Weak Excitation
E11
Engine cranks but does not fire; an E11 ignition fault appears on the display.
Ignition System Failure (Petrol Models)
E12
Diesel Scheppach standby generator cranks but will not start; an E12 fuel injection fault is displayed.
Fuel Injection System Fault (Diesel Models)
E13
Generator stops and an E13 overspeed alarm is shown.
Engine Overspeed Protection
E14
Generator shuts down with E14 underspeed alarm under heavy load
Engine Underspeed / Droop Under Load
E15
Control panel shows E15 sensor fault, generator refuses to start
Analog Sensor Input Failure
E16
E16 displayed, generator stops after a few minutes of running
Low Fuel Level / Fuel Level Sensor Alarm
E17
E17 mains sense fault, generator does not transfer load automatically
Utility Voltage Sensing Failure
E18
E18 phase imbalance alarm, generator continues running but warns of uneven load
Phase Current Imbalance
E19
E19 frequency fault, generator frequency out of range
Frequency Deviation / Governor Control Fault
E20
E20 emergency stop active, generator will not crank
Emergency Stop Circuit Open
Symptom
Battery not charging during generator operation; the battery goes flat between outages.
Battery Charging System Failure
Symptom
Black smoke from the exhaust under load.
Rich Fuel Mixture / Restricted Airflow
Symptom
Blue smoke from the exhaust and rising oil consumption
Oil Burning / Worn Engine Components
Symptom
Control panel display is blank or unreadable; the generator otherwise runs.
Display / HMI Failure
Symptom
Corrosion and rust visible on generator frame and components, especially in coastal installations.
Environmental Corrosion Damage
Symptom
Excessive vibration and shaking of the Scheppach standby generator during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Mounting or Engine Balance Issue
Symptom
Excessive white smoke from the exhaust, especially on a cold start.
Incomplete Combustion / Coolant or Fuel Issue
Symptom
Generator cranks normally but does not start, no error code displayed
No Start – Fuel or Ignition
Symptom
Generator runs but produces no AC power; no error code is shown.
Loss of Residual Magnetism / Alternator De-Excited
Symptom
Generator shuts down randomly after running for some time; no code is stored.
Intermittent Electrical or Fuel Supply Interruption
Symptom
Generator starts but stalls after a few seconds or minutes with no code
Warm‑Up Stall / Fuel Starvation
Symptom
Generator will not start at all, no crank, no click from starter relay
Starter Circuit Failure
Symptom
High-pitched whining or grinding noise from the alternator area.
Alternator Bearing Wear
Symptom
Loud knocking or metallic banging noise from the engine while running.
Internal Engine Mechanical Knock
Symptom
Strong fuel smell around the generator enclosure during or after operation.
Fuel Leak / Fuel System Integrity Issue
Symptom
The generator is running, but house loads are not powered during an outage.
Transfer Switch Not Engaging
Symptom
The generator runs but frequently trips its own main breaker when large appliances start.
Nuisance Tripping Under Motor Starting Loads
Symptom
Visible engine oil leak under the generator, with oil spots on the base frame.
Engine Oil Leak
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Generator will not start, control panel shows E01 shortly after cranking attempt
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Low Oil Level / Low Oil Pressure Shutdown | View Details |
| E02 |
Generator shuts down shortly after starting, control panel displays E02
|
High Engine Temperature / Overheat Protection | View Details |
| E03 |
Generator cranks but does not start, E03 displayed on the Scheppach control panel
|
No Fuel / Fuel Supply Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Generator starts but stops within a few seconds; E04 appears on the display.
|
Low Battery Voltage / DC Supply Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Generator runs but produces no AC output; E05 is displayed on the Scheppach controller.
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No AC Output / Alternator Excitation Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Generator shuts down under load; E06 appears on the display.
|
Overload / Overcurrent Protection Trip | View Details |
| E07 |
Generator fails to start automatically during a power outage; E07 is logged in the event history.
|
Auto Start / Remote Start Signal Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Generator starts but immediately stops when the transfer switch engages; E08 is displayed.
|
Reverse Power / Backfeed Protection | View Details |
| E09 |
Generator runs but the voltage is too high; an E09 overvoltage alarm appears on the display.
|
Overvoltage / AVR Regulation Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Generator output voltage is too low; an E10 undervoltage alarm is displayed.
|
Undervoltage / Weak Excitation | View Details |
| E11 |
Engine cranks but does not fire; an E11 ignition fault appears on the display.
|
Ignition System Failure (Petrol Models) | View Details |
| E12 |
Diesel Scheppach standby generator cranks but will not start; an E12 fuel injection fault is displayed.
|
Fuel Injection System Fault (Diesel Models) | View Details |
| E13 |
Generator stops and an E13 overspeed alarm is shown.
|
Engine Overspeed Protection | View Details |
| E14 |
Generator shuts down with E14 underspeed alarm under heavy load
|
Engine Underspeed / Droop Under Load | View Details |
| E15 |
Control panel shows E15 sensor fault, generator refuses to start
|
Analog Sensor Input Failure | View Details |
| E16 |
E16 displayed, generator stops after a few minutes of running
|
Low Fuel Level / Fuel Level Sensor Alarm | View Details |
| E17 |
E17 mains sense fault, generator does not transfer load automatically
|
Utility Voltage Sensing Failure | View Details |
| E18 |
E18 phase imbalance alarm, generator continues running but warns of uneven load
|
Phase Current Imbalance | View Details |
| E19 |
E19 frequency fault, generator frequency out of range
|
Frequency Deviation / Governor Control Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
E20 emergency stop active, generator will not crank
|
Emergency Stop Circuit Open | View Details |
| – |
Battery not charging during generator operation; the battery goes flat between outages.
|
Battery Charging System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Black smoke from the exhaust under load.
|
Rich Fuel Mixture / Restricted Airflow | View Details |
| – |
Blue smoke from the exhaust and rising oil consumption
|
Oil Burning / Worn Engine Components | View Details |
| – |
Control panel display is blank or unreadable; the generator otherwise runs.
|
Display / HMI Failure | View Details |
| – |
Corrosion and rust visible on generator frame and components, especially in coastal installations.
|
Environmental Corrosion Damage | View Details |
| – |
Excessive vibration and shaking of the Scheppach standby generator during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Mounting or Engine Balance Issue | View Details |
| – |
Excessive white smoke from the exhaust, especially on a cold start.
|
Incomplete Combustion / Coolant or Fuel Issue | View Details |
| – |
Generator cranks normally but does not start, no error code displayed
|
No Start – Fuel or Ignition | View Details |
| – |
Generator runs but produces no AC power; no error code is shown.
|
Loss of Residual Magnetism / Alternator De-Excited | View Details |
| – |
Generator shuts down randomly after running for some time; no code is stored.
|
Intermittent Electrical or Fuel Supply Interruption | View Details |
| – |
Generator starts but stalls after a few seconds or minutes with no code
|
Warm‑Up Stall / Fuel Starvation | View Details |
| – |
Generator will not start at all, no crank, no click from starter relay
|
Starter Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
High-pitched whining or grinding noise from the alternator area.
|
Alternator Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Loud knocking or metallic banging noise from the engine while running.
|
Internal Engine Mechanical Knock | View Details |
| – |
Strong fuel smell around the generator enclosure during or after operation.
|
Fuel Leak / Fuel System Integrity Issue | View Details |
| – |
The generator is running, but house loads are not powered during an outage.
|
Transfer Switch Not Engaging | View Details |
| – |
The generator runs but frequently trips its own main breaker when large appliances start.
|
Nuisance Tripping Under Motor Starting Loads | View Details |
| – |
Visible engine oil leak under the generator, with oil spots on the base frame.
|
Engine Oil Leak | View Details |
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