Honda EB5000 CO ALARM
What it means: CO-MINDER detected high carbon monoxide around the generator and stopped the engine. The indicator flashes for about five minutes. Restarting without pressing reset stops the engine again immediately.
What to do
Evacuate the area and get fresh air. Relocate the generator to a well-ventilated outdoor spot away from enclosures and CO sources. Press the CO-MINDER reset button and restart. If the engine will not start and the indicator flashes after relocating, consult an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer.
When to call service
The manual directs you to an authorized Honda service dealer for this code if the steps above do not clear it. The unit stops or will not start until the cause is cleared.
Source: official Honda manual, page 26, read . Summary of the manual, not a reproduction.
Models this manual covers
Honda EB5000.
CO ALARM in other Honda manuals
- EU2200i: CO-MINDER detected a high carbon monoxide concentration and stopped the engine. The indicator flashes for about five minutes.
Other EB5000 codes
Questions
What does Honda CO ALARM mean?
CO-MINDER detected high carbon monoxide around the generator and stopped the engine. The indicator flashes for about five minutes. Restarting without pressing reset stops the engine again immediately. (Honda manual for the EB5000, page 26.)
How do I fix Honda CO ALARM?
Evacuate the area and get fresh air. Relocate the generator to a well-ventilated outdoor spot away from enclosures and CO sources. Press the CO-MINDER reset button and restart. If the engine will not start and the indicator flashes after relocating, consult an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer. The manual says to contact an authorized service dealer if it continues.
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