Instr 9927476
Rev 01 2016-11
Page 10 of 12
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your winch/Autostop is not functioning properly, below is a short guide that can help you diagnose and correct
the problem.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
RECOMMENDED SOLUTION
Dead Vehicle Battery
Check that all power wires are
connected to the correct terminals
per your instruction manual and
not drawing any current while the
vehicle sits for extended periods of
time.
Rewire to ensure wiring is
connected properly per
instructions.
Winch will not operate
Contactor not receiving power
Turn vehicle key on.
Wireless remote not powered on
Turn wireless remote on.
Connections between components
not in proper order
Check connections. Connect wired
handlebar switch connection from
vehicle main wire harness directly
to contactor to make sure a direct
connection will operate the winch.
If connections are not in the order
shown on the pictures in the last
page, the whole system may not
function or only certain parts of it
will function.
Keyed power circuit (orange wires)
not properly powered
Check fusebox for 10A accessory
circuit. Check voltage in certain
places, especially orange wires
coming out of the main harness by
the steering post.
Winch operates in one direction
only
Autostop fairlead not connected
properly
Check connections. If winch
operates only outward, check that
the black rubber puck is not
touching the aluminum fairlead. If
winch operates inward even when
puck is touching fairlead, check
connections of the Autostop control
box. If winch operates inward but
not outward when rubber puck is
touching fairlead, check color of
wires at connectors to make sure
they match on both sides of the
connection (in case two wires have
been switched in the connector).
Winch makes noise but rope does
not move
Contactor powered, but not winch
If you can hear a clicking sound
when you press the winch control
but the winch does not make any
sounds, check the connections
between the winch and the
contactor. If the winch makes noise
but does not move, check that the
winch is in gear. If the winch is in
gear and the winch does not move,
have a dealer inspect the winch.
