Disable CO Sensor. Champion 2500w Inverter Generator (201153)

[@LeanardWashington]

This worked perfectly on my 2500w dual fuel w/CO Shield. Model# 201122. I tested it with a box covering generator before disconnecting engine stop micro switch wire and it turned off in about 5 seconds. After disconnecting wire, CO light blinked but generator stayed running. Thanks Dave!

[@navydave1]

Awesome! Glad to hear it worked!

[@genehanson6247]

@@navydave1 Thank YOU, BEEN WAITING FOR SSOMEBODY TO SHOW HOW TO DO THIS ON A # 201122. THANKS

[@αληθεία-ι9τ]

Downloaded the parts list/manual for my 201183 Champion 2500 Dual Fuel. (It was the black wire). Disabled it and for the FIRST time my generator ran for 5 hours without shutting off every hour. So helpful! I only run it while dry camping so it’s always outdoors and far enough away from my RV and others. FINALLY! 😁😁 I was beginning to question my purchase. If someone needs a CO2 sensor to know if they’re running it in an unsafe manner perhaps they don’t have any business owning a generator. Thank you again, sir!

[@navydave1]

Awesome! Glad it worked!

[@misteraon]

If you can pick up a pin for that molex connector, then you could install a toggle switch inline and mount it to the outside of the case. That would provide an easier way to pick and choose when you want the feature active.

[@davidrhine8562]

If anyone has the champion 4500 duel fuel inverter and want to eliminate the co sensor just take the sensor lose from the frame and wrap it with plastic lunch bags and tape it up really good with electrical tape And tuck it back in the inverter behind front panel. Did mine this way and it no longer cuts off because of the co sensor. I run mine in my truck bed with cover closed and tailgate open when camping and it works great!

[@Hank-Waconda1.]

Nice job I was wondering about that if I bought a newer champion.

[@ReservedForFutureUse]

I had to take the batteries out of my CO detectors in my house because the constant beeping was making me light headed.

[@navydave1]

Just think if everytime it beeped it turned your whole house power off 😉

[@btwbrand]

This may be a joke, if it isn't then it's natural selection at work.

[@motzstev]

Great joke 😀

[@goatrope2946]

My Model 201323 (2500watt) exhibits the same dumb behavior. The sensor looks like it's oriented upside-down from the one in the video. The same 10-pin connector has a Yellow/Green wire in the same position as the Black wire removed in the video. Removing and taping-up that Yellow/Green wire seems to allow the generator to run, but I haven't seen the flashing red light while running, so I'm not yet sure if the problem is solved. I tested it for an hour today, in the same outside location it had failed before, and it ran fine without a warning light. I'll repeat that test in various locations where it had failed before within 5 minutes.

[@navydave1]

Hmm. Yeah, looks like a redesign. They must have figured it was too easy to disable. Lol. Hopefully that's the trick for yours.

[@richardwhirley8404]

Did this continue to work with additional tests? I hate the CO Shield sensor and only use my generators in an open field (obviously). Don't need the CO Shield and it shuts the generator down repeatedly.

[@goatrope2946]

​@richardwhirley8404 yes. Runs fine. Just be safe since the safety feature is disabled.

[@DaneQueed420]

thanks for posing this. I will have mine in a shack like yours to run my sump pumps in case of power outage. i cant risk it shutting off in bad weather and flooding a finished basement. people criticizing would eat laundry detergent if it didnt have a warning label i guess

[@navydave1]

Haha! True. Glad this worked for yours.

[@davidh2186]

Works on model 201183 2500w dual fuel. Exact same wiring and co sensor. Now generator will stay running even when the wind changes. Such a poor design.

[@navydave1]

Awesome!

[@berettaguy7445]

Just confirming...when the CO sensor reaches the end of it's lifespan, it still will not interfere with the generator's ability to run, if you disconnect this wire, is that correct?

[@navydave1]

I dont know the answer to that. I would assume it would still operate, but if it doesnt, they do sell replacement CO modules that you could just swap out with 2 screws.

[@berettaguy7445]

Roger, thank you.@@navydave1

[@PeterCsere]

The Champion CO2 sensor sucks and constantly shuts off my generator when it's sitting outside in open air... gotta disable it or the generator won't work

[@navydave1]

Yup. Poor design.

[@davidrhine8562]

I wrapped mine in two lunch bags and taped it up with electrical tape and it doesn't cut off anymore. If someone post what wire it is to bypass it I will do it. Haven't seen anybody do it to the 4500w duel fuel inverter yet.

[@davidrhine8562]

I tried jumping the two black wires but that didn't work. I didn't try the black and red wire though. Mine is the duel fuel 4500 with a different plug than this one so I don't know. Wasn't brave enough to pull wires as I just bought it.

[@davidrhine8562]

And haven't been able to find a wire schematic to it yet.

[@johncoleman4901]

@@davidrhine8562 What is your model?

[@tonysoprano4587]

I have the Champion 2500 with the propane option. Would this method work with it as well? Thanks!

[@navydave1]

I can't guarantee with different models. If the connector plug looks the same, double check your wiring diagram and look for the wire that goes to the Engine Stop Micro-switch. On mine it was the black wire. If you can get the black wire out without damaging it, you can test it. I used 2 staples and bent one side of each one straight. Then you push the staples down on either side of the black wire connector on the inside and it should push down the little tabs and release the wire. There are KZbin vids on how to do this for more info. Let me know if it works and we can add it to the list of models it works on. Good luck.

[@tonysoprano4587]

@navydave1 It was the same design as far as I can tell and it worked!! Thank you so much! Your video was the first to show it plain and simple.

[@navydave1]

Awesome! Great to hear! What model# was it, for reference for others?

[@tonysoprano4587]

@@navydave1 model number is 201122 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator 2500W.

[@Gau-rt2vr]

Hola tengo este equipo GXS1500i se apaga, porque se enciendela luz del CO. La luz roja esta encendida como puedo arreglar el sistema?

[@DesertRatLife]

Your the man! thanks

[@navydave1]

You bet!

[@DustinWhitaker-b9o]

I wish I can find a video on how to do it on my 4650 watt inverter generator champion model. It has more wires..

[@davidrhine8562]

Just take that sensor loose wrap it up good and tape it up good. Leave it plugged in though. Wrap and tape the crap out of it and it should work for you.

[@robertisrael2764]

Got a way of doing it!! Disconnect the harness from the sensor. Locate the 2 full black wires and the 2 full orange wires. They are next to each other. Cut them. Connect black to orange and black to orange. Doesn't matter which with which. For the sake of it..i decided to identify mine in case it was important. And voilà. No more sensor needed. No more red light blinking and no more constantly shutting off.

[@kevinstiles3112]

Thank you for sharing -

[@Steve-G-Maine1]

Way to go MacGyver!

[@Gau-rt2vr]

Hello i have a GXS1500i but it turns on, amd then off again because the CO light is on, how can i fix it?

[@navydave1]

That sounds like a different brand from Champion. AI power? Not sure, but you'd have to look at the schematic and see which wire is connected to the engine kill switch when the CO sensor comes on and disconnect it. They are all different so best bet is to lookup a video for your brand of generator that shows how. Good luck.

[@E67CHope]

I'm trying to figure out my 4650 inverter.. but it has double the wires..

[@davidrhine8562]

Take off sensor and wrap it up in lunch bags and tape it up good. Worked for me!

[@E67CHope]

@@davidrhine8562 LOL at this point I'm desperate so I will try it

[@robertisrael2764]

Got a way of doing it!! Disconnect the harness from the sensor. Locate the 2 full black wires and the 2 full orange wires. They are next to each other. Cut them. Connect black to orange and black to orange. Doesn't matter which with which. For the sake of it..i decided to identify mine in case it was important. And voilà. No more sensor needed. No more red light blinking and no more constantly shutting off.

[@E67CHope]

@@robertisrael2764 i love you!! Thank you sir!!

[@Steve_G_Maine]

Smart thinking.

[@navydave1]

Smarter than the average cabbage

[@Steve-G-Maine1]

You should modify the title to say that it also is confirmed to work on Model# 201122

[@SteveG_Maine_]

Sweeet

[@normanedwards7220]

Why would you want to do this , ....????

[@davidgrimmel9426]

From the description.... Lots of people have issues with these sensors that are overly sensitive (mine would go off in a wide open driveway with nothing next to it, with a gust of wind). They become a nuisance for people that have the ability to use them properly. This does nothing to stop CO from entering a home if you have it outside and have it close to a doorway or window. Or pointed at your window or door. They should just include a CO detector in the package to install in your home. The same reason you dont put a smoke detector on the side of your woodstove. You put it in your house somewhere high up, away from the source. So this sensor is for people that dont know any better that think you can use one in your kitchen or closed garage. Most of us have used these for years without the sensor, have common sense and are still alive to tell the tale. Look up the video titled "Generators with CO Sensors - Good Intentions but a BAD Idea?"

[@NOFBDYBS]

Because it's a last minute shit design that's constantly causing the unit to shut down.

[@imthatguy1878]

Because when you need it to work and the stupid sensor says no even when it is in a safe area. Yes people can be stupid and earn Darwin awards but many know how to properly use equipment

[@davidrhine8562]

Only people from California would ask that question.

[@normanedwards7220]

@@davidrhine8562 I am from England, and this is on par with disabling the safty catch on a gun , ....or running a red light in the rush hour