Genie XC, HF and J boom lifts (S-60 XC, S-80 XC, S-85 XC, S-80 HF, S-85 HF, S-60 J, S-80 J)
Genie error code 69-15 — Generator Control Circuit — Circuit shorted to GND
Message on the display: Generator Control Circuit — Circuit shorted to GND
Code 69-15 occurs in machines: Genie S-60 XC, S-80 XC, S-85 XC, S-80 HF, S-85 HF.
blocking fault
The Genie display shows code 69-15 with the message “Generator Control Circuit — Circuit shorted to GND”. It is a blocking fault or a safety-related code: do not use the machine until the cause has been found and removed.
Effect on the machine: Generator function will not operate.
Possible causes
- TCON detected that C45GEN circuit is shorted to GND.
What you can do
Switch the machine off with the emergency stop and switch it on again. If the code comes back, do not use the machine and call service.
Solution from the manual
* Verify wiring for C45GEN (GR/WH, TCON J3-2) and check for open or short circuits.
Source: Genie Service and Repair Manuals (Part No. 1316494, 1315679, 1288652, 1280490, 1285305, 1285307), Fault Codes section.
The descriptions are quoted from the manufacturer's service documentation and are for guidance only. Clearing codes, calibrations and repairs are carried out by a qualified service technician according to the manual for the specific serial number. A machine with an active blocking code must not be used until the cause has been removed.
Does code 69-15 not go away?
RK Rental services Genie lifts at our workshop or on site at the customer's premises (construction site, factory, warehouse). We read the code, remove the cause and select the parts by serial number.
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