TROUBLESHOOTING
8
MOTOR RUNS IN ONLY
ONE DIRECTION
Defective remote switch plug
Defective solenoid or stuck sole
noid
Disengage winch clutch, remove remote
control switch 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.
Jar solenoid assembly to free contacts.
Check each solenoid by ap12
volts to coil-terminal (it should make an
audible click when energized).
MOTOR RUNS EXTREMELY HOT
Long period of operation
Cooling-off periods are essential to pre-
vent overheating.
MOTOR RUNS, BUT WITH
INSUFFICIENT POWER OR
WITH LOW LINE SPEED
Insufficient battery.
Bad connection
Insufficient charging system
Test for faulty vehicle battery
Check battery cable for corrosion; clean
and grease.
Replace with larger capacity charging
system.
MOTOR RUNS, BUT DRUM
DOES NOT TURN
Clutch not engaged
if clutch engaged but symptoms still
exist, it will be necessary to disassemble
winch to determine cause and repair.
MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE
Defective solenoid or stuck
solenoid.
Defective remote switch plug.
Defective motor.
Loose connections
Jar solenoid assembly to free contacts.
Check each solenoid by ap12
volts to coil-terminal (it should make an
audible click when energized).
Disengage winch clutch, remove remote
control switch from the socket and jump
pins at 8 and 4 o'clock. Motor should
run.
If solenoids operate, check for voltage at
armature post; replace motor.
Check all electrical connections from the
battery to the motor.
MOTOR WATER DAMAGED
Submerged in water or water from
high pressure car wash.
Allow to drain and dry thoroughly, then
run motor without load in short bursts to
dry windings.
