I think you need to turn the drill in the reverse direction - make sure that the reversing switch (if it has one) in in the forward direction.

Very helpful video

Good job, give it a try

I have the same problem . It stopped producing power and would only run for a second like yours did . I checked the brushes and they were fine . Checked power to the brushes when it was running and would only have 12v momentarily which explained why it only put out power momentarily. Purchased the part on eBay for $20 here in Australia. I will find out in a week when it arrives 😊

Yo Idiot, That speaker frame that you popped out that had the clips on it, that is what you re-attach the new speaker to. When you do it the right way, there is no need to drill any holes. When the speaker is properly installed, you wont get a lot of rattle from the speaker, because it is not directly touching the metal door!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't put it back until you test the voltage. These regulators have tobbe adjusted for the correct voltage output. Caught mr out.

All that talk and time, took forever to get the package open but never said the bulb number!? Come on dude

Must be a truck driver! Red on the right!!!😂

Thanks

Im working on the same model gp5500 but having a hard time finding the right avr

I got a 5500 but looks nothing like thatn..

Did I hear a fart 😂 just b4 2min into the video

I acquire repair and flip these generators and this line of Generac brand is on the worst there is. One had metal tank that rusted from the inside within 3 years of being new. Cleaned out the rust from the carb discarded tank and scabbed a plastic tank off a donor unit to get something usable again. These also have one of the worst carbs out there. You have to buy from them because they mask who makes their engines for them in China.

if you run it twice a year with a load you can prevent this

Matt clipped a zip tie when in the process of changing the AVR. Just a suggestion to anyone doing the same. the zip tie needs to be replace to avoid wiring being sucked into rotor and damaging the windings.

Thanks mate, the drill trick fixed mine . Happy as a pig in scat😂😂

Hi if it's not the capacitor what can it be ?

What drill bit did you use sir?

That's not an open end wrench. It's a ratchetting boxed end wrench.

Anybody here that duck at 9.14? Good vid man

9:14 😂😂😂

Thanks for this tutorial. Watched your video and followed the steps. I just finished installing the AVR and NOW my generator is putting out power.

you mite can push the reset button on it where you plug ur cords into the outlet that should fix ur problem

anyone else hear the fart @ 1:58?

Maybe I couldn’t see it so good but it did not look like your drill was running full RPM only about the same as it was when ya tried the drill-spin trick 😢

Replaced mine didn't work

Thank you this video was helpful

Nice job!!!!!

I'll let you know if this works. I picked up the same model and the engine wouldn't start. I cleaned all the crap out of the tank, cleaned the carb, main jet, needle and all that jazz and it started up. No voltage (like maybe 0.8VAC on DMM. So I just ordered a avr thingie and imma try it. I'll let you know how I made out. - John

If you look to Jame's Condon his channel he does integrate work on these sort of generators and has quite a good reputation in getting of what he finds that is used to work again.

my generator has gfi outlets will this prevent this trick from working?

Title says Sierra, you said Sedona Fix title,… dummy

Portible? 😂😂😂

I have a brand new westinghouse wgen9500df that won't produce power. Where do I start looking for the problem

These need an Allen to prevent the nut from spinning

I'm thinking a wire brush to the threads will help as well 👍👍 ty for the video

I’m pretty sure you were spinning the drill the wrong way

This was helpful except the AVR wasn't the problem in my generator. When I opened it up, I discovered the brushes (which deliver current to the AVR) were badly worn and one of the carbon posts was broken off. Safe to say *that* is surely the problem and a replacement part is only a couple bucks. So first *check the brushes* if it runs but no power.

SEDONA, MY SIERRA LOOKS NOTHING LIKE THAT, HOW BOUT FIXING YOUR FREAKING TITLE

Good information, Thank You

I’ve got the same year Vue, same clunk, same iowa rust. Good job

Did I hear a fart at 2:00 min mark lolz, must have been a really seized bolt

Sad that the AVR went out with almost no run time. Unfortunately Generac's quality has taken a sharp decline over the years compared to what they built in the late 90's.

I like every day Joes like you fixing stuff that's the way I learn new stuff .and I'm 50 .good video man

Interesting how many generator problem videos feature Generac generators.

Generac are Over Hyped and over priced Your just paying for the NAME Look at the sticker on the Frame and see where there Made >> MADE IN CHINA !! you can buy a Gen with the Same Chinese Engine & Gen Head for a lot less Money ! Like the Predator , Black Max , Dura Max , A-iPower all have the Same Chinese engine & Gen Head just have different Recoil stater covers with there Brand Name on it .

thank you so much. I got a generac gp5500 from a friend that was dumping it. I took it home and tried this and now it works PERFECTLY. Now i own a handy reliable genset.

I changed the voltage regulator, but still no output power.

I also broke the piece off because I forgot to remove the screw behind the lock. It happens. Everyone makes mistakes.

They make bracket adapters for mounting the speaker so you can snap it in the original hole without drilling into anything. My speakers came with them.