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Winch will not work

wildweaselmi
in Offroad FAQ

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This is no good.  A non-working winch is a big bummer especially when you don't know it doesn't work until you go to use it.

Below are a couple of things that be the reason for the non-working winch motor.

CAUSE: Defective solenoid or stuck solenoid

FIX: Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check solenoid by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it should make an audible click when energized)

CAUSE: Defective remote control switch

FIX: Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch plug from the socket and jump pins at 8 and 4 o’clock. Motor should run. Jump pins at 8 and 10 o’clock. Motor
should run.

CAUSE: Defective motor

FIX: If solenoids operate, check for voltage at armature post; replace motor

CAUSE: Loose connections

FIX: Tighten connections on bottom side of hood and on motor.

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