Like a dream. I did what you said and it's working perfect so far. It even starts better, in about half a pull. Previously it took a fair amount of pulls and some fancy words.
I tried this with my 2000 and it did not work, sort of. I finally got so angry at the sensor FAILURE, I jerked it right off the machine. Looking at the exposed wires, and already suspecting this reverse plug method mentioned should work, on the black & white wire plug I tested connecting the wires reversed from how they go together with the plug. Since both wires going to the motor are tan I cannot tell you which goes to which, but I can say NO damage results from testing them one way or another. (As I mentioned, by this time I didn’t care if I destroyed the unit or not. It was already worthless to me) I left the colorful wires disconnected. Works great! In response to Harbor Freights input in these comments: KISS MY ASS!!! I paid for a generator that runs and reliably generates power. I am not so stupid that I am ever going to gas myself with CO2 from this generator. I couldn’t care less about those that do, especially when I need my generator to run. Pooh Pooh me all you want on my attitude, AGAIN, I could not care less. It is a self imposed tragedy and I reject paying any penalty for another’s foolishness.
I have a slightly newer (or at least different) version of the Predator 2000 and am happy to report that this procedure has gotten even easier. Mine was purchased 10/22 and has the choke knob on the right hand side and the CO sensor light in the middle. New Years eve, floating at anchor in Cathlamet bay - the sun goes down, it starts getting cold. And the predator gives me the yellow-blinky "CO Sensor Malfunction" light and no power! Turns out on this version, one goes in through the front panel (don't forget the screw in the middle of the choke knob). The CO sensor has three plugs: a four wire plug leads to the indicator LED, a two wire plug with two brown wires leads to the inverter area (input?) a two wire plug with a black and a white wire leads back toward the engine (output?) Simply disconnect both two-wire plugs, leave the ends attached to the sensor hanging, and you are left with a male and a female - just plug them in together and reassemble the unit.
This worked on my Predator 1400. It has three plug in connectors. Thank You. I bought this generator last November 2022. It started cutting out after about 90 days. It became worse and worse only to run for about 5 minutes when it stopped running and the red light came on. I use it in the back of my pickup truck. I have solar for good days. Even sitting on the tailgate with wind blowing exhaust away from the unit it still would fail. I believe the sensor goes bad and no amount of venting worked. After connecting the two small plugs on the generator together it keeps running. I left the four wire connector alone. It is located behind the front panel where the power output and lights are. Best remove the whole front plastic by taking out the lower screws long ones and the upper side screws the sensor is on the left inside.
Not all heroes wear capes!!!! My 2000 just failed today with the yellow blink. This was exactly the information I was searching for. Thanks so much! You're a lifesaver!
So you just connected the two brown wires to the black and white ? And left 4 wire that runs to indicator light alone or unplugged it also ? My 2000 watt has knob on right also and I can't get mine to stay running without sensor connnected
Hey I like your post is there any way you can tell me does someone have this new one on RU-vid I was trying to follow your wire lead but I think if I could see it it would work out much better
The CO shutoff system is a critical safety feature which can help to prevent the risk of sudden illness and death resulting from the accumulation of undetected CO, which is an odorless, colorless gas impossible for the human senses to detect. The health and safety of our customers remains our top priority and we recommend discontinuing any use of this product without a functioning CO shutoff system.
You only need to concern yourself with the plug that has wires going back to the motor. Those are the ones that kill the circuit when the sensor activates. Jump those. Leave all others going from the sensor to circuit board at the warning light disconnected.
That’s a great idea … can you tells us what type and brand of tape you use, that is not affected by heat, vibration, dirt, humidity and etc. for us who live in south Texas Thanks 🙏
@@bill7848Few months later and yes tape is A quick fix Thank you but I helped a buddy last Week with the actual sensor going out completely so we bypassed it So again tape is a good and thanks but to eliminate it altogether Snip and clip
