Most makes and models of generators need to be put in diagnostic mode to communicate to diagnostic or scan tools. Diagnostic mode allows you to keep the ECM powered to connect to a diagnostic tool.
Here's how to know if your generator needs to be put in diagnostic mode, and a quick guide showing how to do it: https://www.diesellaptops.com/blogs/news/how-to-put-diesel-generators-in-diagnostic-mode
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