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14
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
When winch con-
trol is activated,
the winch oper-
ates only in one
direction.
Remote control
switch is damaged.
Check remote control switch and its cable.
Check all connections and replace if
necessary.
Ground and power
cables are loosely
connected to battery
or winch terminals
Be sure connections are clean and tight.
Battery is not fully
charged
Charge the battery.
Battery is inadequate
or defective.
Replace battery with 650 cold cranking amp
rating or greater.
Battery terminals are
corroded.
Clean battery terminals.
Solenoids inside the
control pack is stuck
or damaged
Replace Solenoid Module
Vehicle not running
Start vehicle & keep running during winching
Winch does not
hold a load
Winch line is spooled
onto winch drum in
the wrong direction.
Winch line must exit from the bottom of the
drum. Re-Spool in the proper direction.
Load exceeds winch
rating.
Do Not exceed the line pull rating shown in
the ID label on the winch motor. Refer to the
winch operators manual for correct rating.
Brake inside the
winch drum is badly
worn or broken.
Replace entire drum and brake assembly.
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