gonna get into it this weekend . I'll let you guys know
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polaris winch problems
Started by ants, Jan 14 2012 03:43 PM
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Posted 28 January 2012 - 06:59 PM
had the solenoid tested .....Its good. how do I tell if I have power at the winch??? Any one ?
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 12:39 PM
Get a multimeter and test the wires before and after the switch and at the winch itself.
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 01:27 PM
Forgive my ignorance but I'm clueless on electrical stuff... I have a multimeter but what do I set it at and how do I use it to test power at the winch itself. I have the meter set at DCV-20 I just use it to test batteries (12 volt car..ATV etc..)
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 02:51 PM
Well I would start from the battery and check all your points towards the winch. Hot side of the switches, selenoid and winch itself. go to ground against the frame since you probably won't have enough lead to get to the battery.
if you have a good selenoid, battery is good and the winch isn't burned out there has to be a bad connection someplace.
I know I asked this before but is the winch making any noise at all? Are you sure it is in gear and not free spool.
Are you sure there isn't another switch? Mine actually has a toggle and then the switch onthe fender to operate. without the toggle in the ON position the whole system does nothing.
if you have a good selenoid, battery is good and the winch isn't burned out there has to be a bad connection someplace.
I know I asked this before but is the winch making any noise at all? Are you sure it is in gear and not free spool.
Are you sure there isn't another switch? Mine actually has a toggle and then the switch onthe fender to operate. without the toggle in the ON position the whole system does nothing.
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Posted 30 January 2012 - 03:02 PM
Like culver said, You can start at the battery and move toward the winch, testing the cable at every connection point. You set the meter at the same setting as you would for any 12v system, such as a battery, like you said.
My thought is that if the solenoid tested good, just make sure the feed is giving power to it, if it is, start tracing the wires toward the winch and go from there, if not, start tracing the path back toward the battery.
Electrical stuff can be frustrating, but you should be able to do it. That being said, I've been driven completely nuts by something seemingly simple, like trailer lights lol.
My thought is that if the solenoid tested good, just make sure the feed is giving power to it, if it is, start tracing the wires toward the winch and go from there, if not, start tracing the path back toward the battery.
Electrical stuff can be frustrating, but you should be able to do it. That being said, I've been driven completely nuts by something seemingly simple, like trailer lights lol.
"Long ago, Hunters were the unlikely vanguards of progress. Today, we are protectors of tradition and conservation.Thankfully, we still have some wild places left. So while at times Id like to say let the hunt begin, right now Ill say, let the hunt continue." -Steve Rinella
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Posted 31 January 2012 - 06:20 AM
I just got the new Harbor Freight flyer yesterday in the mail, and they have a 2000 lb winch with remote for $59.99
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 10:15 AM
After alot of yelling and several tools being tossed accross my garage it turns out it was the switch the whole time. $51.00 Thanks for all the help
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 10:20 AM
HAHAHA, sounds like me working on things. A few F bombs seems to help loosen any nut or bolt.
Glad to hear you got it working!
Glad to hear you got it working!
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