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TROUBLESHOOTING
* Please refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Winch runs backwards or stays
Winch wires reversed.
Recheck wiring.
stuck in up position.
Switch wires reversed.
Recheck wiring.
Switch installed incorrectly.
Check switch installation.
Battery wires reversed.
Recheck wiring.
Winch cable is not winded up from
the bottom of spool.
Wind winch cable from the bottom
of the spool. (see assembly
section in subframe manual)
Winch will not operate or runs in one
direction only.
Vehicle’s ignition switch is at OFF
position.
Turn vehicle’s ignition switch at
ON position.
Broken wires or bad connection.
Check for poor connections.
Control switch is inoperative.
Replace control switch.
Relay or breaker is damaged.
Replace the relay or breaker.
Limit switch is damaged or wires
disconnected from limit switch.
Replace limit switch or verify wire
connections on limit switch.
Winch is damaged.
Replace or repair winch.
Winch runs but with insufficient power
or line speed.
Weak battery.
Recharge or replace battery.
Check charging system
Poor battery connection.
Check battery terminals for
corrosion. Clean when required.
Winch is damaged.
Replace or repair winch.
Winch cable breaking prematurely.
Frequently stopping the winch when
accessory is going down.
Doing complete up and down
cycles
and
avoid
stopping
midway.
Cable tangling up.
Release the control switch as
soon as the accessory touches
the ground.
Winch drum and cable wearing
prematurely.
Insufficient lubrication of winch drum
and cable.
Lubricate winch drum and cable
periodically with grease.
Winch does not hold the accessory in
up position.
Winch is damaged.
Replace or repair winch.
