Honda EB5000 FAULT/CO SENSOR LIFE
What it means: Flashing every four seconds means about six months to one year of CO-MINDER life remains. Flashing every two seconds means six months or less. If the engine stops and the indicator flashes for about five minutes, CO-MINDER has detected a system malfunction.
What to do
Press the CO-MINDER reset button to clear the indicator. Do not restart more than twice if the engine will not stay running. Move the generator to a well-ventilated location. Consult an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer for malfunction or CO-MINDER replacement.
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 27, read . Summary of the manual, not a reproduction.
Models this manual covers
Honda EB5000.
FAULT/CO SENSOR LIFE in other Honda manuals
- EU2200i: The CO-MINDER sensor is reaching the end of its useful life. Flashing once every 4 seconds means about 6 months to 1 year remains. Flashing once every 2 seconds means about 6 months or less remains.
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Questions
What does Honda FAULT/CO SENSOR LIFE mean?
Flashing every four seconds means about six months to one year of CO-MINDER life remains. Flashing every two seconds means six months or less. If the engine stops and the indicator flashes for about five minutes, CO-MINDER has detected a system malfunction. (Honda manual for the EB5000, page 27.)
How do I fix Honda FAULT/CO SENSOR LIFE?
Press the CO-MINDER reset button to clear the indicator. Do not restart more than twice if the engine will not stay running. Move the generator to a well-ventilated location. Consult an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer for malfunction or CO-MINDER replacement. The manual says to contact an authorized service dealer if it continues.
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