What Size Winch Do I Need

Newbie Tech Section. If this does not work, remove any load from the winch, put the clutch lever in the freewheel position and remove the winch cover. I know the winch is wired correctly on my end so my guess is the controller is not correct or the internal wiring on the winch is wrong. If the switch does not operate as described, replace the switch assembly number 304325. Tried this method with no luck.

• Winch goes out but nothin' better
• Winch goes out but not in the front
• Winch goes out but not in heat
• Winch goes out but not in charge

Winch Goes Out But Nothin' Better

With a flat blade screwdriver pry the end of the clutch spring from the hole in the winch base. Tighten all connections. If you follow these steps, you can know whether your Warn motor is operational or not. If there is not voltage there when you activate the rocker switch then you probably have a bad contactor. Never submerge the winch in water. Turns out it was a bad ground to the case. Confirmed that a cable is not shorting out somewhere on the vehicle? The solenoid bump these contacts together in order to deliver the correct current to the motor. If you need a winch solenoid replacement, you should follow these steps to the latter.

Winch Goes Out But Not In The Front

Read the transcription below of our "Testing Your PS654 Winch Motor" video. So it's important to make sure there is sufficient slack on the cables between the winch and the body to minimise this. Doing a brake adjustment is also not covered under warranty and falls under winch maintenance. You'll need to replace the problem gears if this is the case. If your quad is on the heavier side or if you plan on using it for more heavy-duty applications, you can bump it up a notch to the 3500 Lb. In order to test the switch, disconnect the black, white and green switch wires from the relays and check the switch with a continuity meter.

Winch Goes Out But Not In Heat

I have installed the winch onto my Jeep and I can get it to only run in one direction, counter clockwise when looking at it from the motor end. Power Distribution Module (PDM): Check all wiring connections to PDM, for loose or broken connections. Plowing 6" or so today and the winch had an intermittent problem. Also, consider that when you don't have a solenoid, you risk burning your winch engine and replacing it is far much more expensive. She lives in the Greater Boston Area and has a Master of Arts degree in literature and writing from the State University of New York. Now your Pierce 654 winch is ready to work! Check the motor again.

Winch Goes Out But Not In Charge

Let the winching vehicle's engine run while operating the winch to prevent the battery from running low if winching for long periods. Make sure each and every terminal is tight and secure. Pulling out as much cable as possible maximizes the winch's pulling capacity. For starters, you need a winch that can support all the weight of your machine and then some. Tip: A "tow strap" is NOT intended to stretch. However, there are other parts that are more vital – they provide more than smoothness and efficiency in the the function of the winch. Always apply your vehicle's park brake and/or park mechanism to hold the vehicle in place during winching. The problem, then, could be any of the following: - Dirty or pitted contacts – dirty or pitted contacts may cause them to lose their ability to deliver current.

Check to be sure the positive harness wire is connected to the positive (+) battery terminal. This is challenging because the spring tension is quite high. We also recommend the main power cable to be installed with an isolator switch up near the battery and the cable covered in additional split conduit to protect it. Turn off the remote or unplug from the vehicle when the winch is not in use to prevent inadvertent activation and use by unauthorized persons. A damper can be a heavy jacket, tarp, or other soft, dense object. So I have a cheap-o champion winch. Relieve all tension from the rope and then rotate the gear select knob clockwise until "H" is visible in the shift knob cutout window. Bad circuit breaker. Order switch number 304325.