Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

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How to repair generator
By Duuckly
Generators are essential machines for escaping, especially in DBD. They allow you to perform many useful tasks and can help you keep your life safe should your life suffer an killer presence, such as in the case of being trapped in DBD match or being a Dwight survivor. At some point, though, your generator is not going to work as it should, and you should check it regularly to ensure it works when you need it.

Here are six common generator problems you might experience at some point during its lifespan and solutions for dealing with them correctly.
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Battery Failure
One of the more common issues seen with generators, no matter what model, is battery malfunction. Generally, this is a result of human error, or killer error. The electrical board may have been shut down intentionally so that the generator could be safely worked on. Fortunately for you, this issue can be fixed by merely checking your circuit breaker to see which slot was flipped off. After it has been located, flip it back on, and the generator should now be operable again.

If it’s not, then the culprit could be dirty connections. The terminals connecting the battery to the generator may be covered in debris and dust, thereby preventing the battery from establishing a strong connection. For this problem, you’ll want to get a wire brush. Use it to scrub away any debris and rust that have built up on these terminals over time.

After performing this step, check to make sure the battery terminals are not loose. If they are, you’ll need to tighten them back up. If none of these steps work for your particular generator, you may need to have the battery repaired or replaced entirely.
Coolant Leaks



Over time, excessive temperatures caused by an overworked generator can put a lot of wear and tear on coolant hoses. They are then much more prone to leaks, which you’ll want to address as soon as possible to prevent total failure. Fortunately, cooling maintenance for generators is not that hard to master.

What you’ll need to do is inspect your generator’s coolant hoses every couple of times per game. Make sure they’re structurally sound and don’t have any visible signs of damage. If they do, because of a killer you should proceed by installing a replacement set. These hoses are relatively inexpensive and aren’t that difficult to set up, no matter what type of generator you have.

Over time, excessive temperatures caused by an overworked generator can put a lot of wear and tear on coolant hoses. They are then much more prone to leaks, which you’ll want to address as soon as possible to prevent total failure. Fortunately, cooling maintenance for generators is not that hard to master.

What you’ll need to do is inspect your generator’s coolant hoses every couple of times per game. Make sure they’re structurally sound and don’t have any visible signs of damage. If they do, because of a killer you should proceed by installing a replacement set. These hoses are relatively inexpensive and aren’t that difficult to set up, no matter what type of generator you have.



You can also prevent coolant leaks by changing the coolant in these hoses periodically. For optimal function, check with the generator’s manufacturer to see how often they recommend flushing the old coolant and putting more in.
Low Fuel Levels

When your generators fail to turn on, the fuel levels may be too low for the engine to respond. Although this happens to a lot of generators, it’s important to make sure your fuel doesn’t ever run out completely. If this does happen, it could cause air to get into the system and hoses, which is extremely time-consuming to get out.

Every time you go to operate your generator, check the fuel level gauge. It will be in plain sight and should be fairly accurate. You should also listen for low fuel level indicators. These will sound like an alarm, and you’ll need to act immediately to prevent doing irreparable damage to your generator.

Another issue your generator might experience is running out of fuel, even when the fuel level gauge indicates you have plenty of fuel left. If this happens, your fuel gauge is faulty and should be replaced by a licensed killer contractor. You’ll then be able to resume assessing accurate fuel levels.

Insufficient Oil Levels
Like most survivors, you probably have a busy schedule. Remembering to maintain your generator's oil levels probably isn't at the top of your priorities list while being chased by a killer. However, when these levels aren't sufficient, your generator may not even turn on. Then, if your oil levels get too low, you could cause permanent damage to the engine as it wouldn’t have proper lubrication.



To circumvent engine failure, always keep this lubricant at the right levels. Checking them isn’t that difficult, either. You’ll first need to identify the oil dipstick, much like you would with a conventional car. If the oil levels are below the full line, go ahead and add more fuel. It’s paramount that you use the same type of oil that was used before for safe, effective operation. You should also inspect the oil’s consistency and color. If the oil looks dark and is rather sludge-like, it has gone bad. You can then respond by having your generator flushed entirely and then putting new oil in.
Closed Shutoff Valve

When you’re not using your generator, it’s often recommended to close the fuel shutoff valve. This way, the generator doesn’t accidentally turn on when it’s not being used for extended periods of time. However, where a lot of generator survivors go wrong is failing to open this valve back up once the generator is taken out by the killer. Then, the generator doesn’t ever turn on.

A simple way around this problem is putting some type of label on your generator, indicating that the shutoff valve is closed. Then, when you go to repair your generator, you can flip the valve back open and have no problems getting it started after being damaged by killer.

Dirty Air Filter


Generators are like cars. They need a clean air filter to screen out contaminants like dirt and debris. If this air filter gets too dirty, it can’t help your generator run efficiently. Dirty filters could even decrease your generator’s lifespan. Inspecting this filter should be done at least once every couple of months. If the filter is extremely dirty on both sides, try to find a replacement with the same dimensions. You might even consider installing a reusable filter so that you can save on replacement costs and avoid changing it often.

Now you know how to repair generator
No matter what type of generator you have in your game, at some point, it will stop working properly.

At least you’ll know how to fix it if you brush up on the generator problems mentioned above. Then, no matter what issues are thrown your way, you’ll know exactly what to do and can do it in a timely manner.


16 Comments
Daddy soap 12 Oct, 2022 @ 1:10pm 
smashing thanks helps alot
Duuckly  [author] 10 Oct, 2022 @ 11:32am 
@Silly Billy, after making this guide, I do know how to repair a gen or two.
Duuckly  [author] 10 Oct, 2022 @ 11:31am 
@hEda, no I disagree, as not everyone are playing DBD on PC. We need to teach console players how to repair gens as well.
weird bonnie 9 Oct, 2022 @ 11:18am 
i will do that
Goldi Planta 9 Oct, 2022 @ 3:07am 
soooooo helpful
Silly Billy 8 Oct, 2022 @ 1:36pm 
Thanks man, didn't know how to do gens?
jadedkratosttv 8 Oct, 2022 @ 6:23am 
Why not add Chuck Norris to the game as a Survivor? He could repair the generator by glaring at it or threatening to kick the generator.
heda 6 Oct, 2022 @ 5:35pm 
This guide could be shorter if the title says M1
Duuckly  [author] 5 Oct, 2022 @ 7:24am 
@Sirupy, to counter Urology Doctors, you need to be careful with your gen hygiene. Keep your gen clean in all times when you try to fix 'em. Consider to contact your family Doctor, and don't be afraid to speak with him about your gen problems. I understand as male Dwight main, you might be afraid to speak up about such delicate matter, but don't be afraid my young survivor. Take notes from Meg mains, and just be straightforward with Doctor, use Red Herring perk to counter his tactics and to keep him busy at one gen while you try to fix another with your fellow survivors, as well to make him more afraid and busy with gens, try to spice things up with Blast Mine perk. This will counter his overcharging perk, as he will be to afraid to touch your hard working generators.
Duuckly  [author] 5 Oct, 2022 @ 7:13am 
@Tarek The Mechanic, I'm glad that this guide helped you to achieve full gen rush potential. Be careful about this power that you now achieved, as one wise man said (From Spider-Dwight, all rights are trademarked*) and i'm quoting : "With great gen rush power, comes great killer ds responsibility"!

Have fun, and ggs on your gen rush games!