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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Winch runs backwards.
Winch wires reversed.
Recheck wiring.
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 underneath.
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.
Replace 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.
* Please refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification
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HOW TO KNOW
POINTS TO CHECK
Poor connections.
Recheck wiring with the owner's manual
HI/LOW voltage tester does not work.
Connect it on battery posts (+ and -) of a functional battery.
If there is no light, the tester is damaged.
The
control
switch
inoperative.
Test both connectors with HI/LOW voltage tester.
If light comes ON in both positions (IN & OUT), the switch is
operative.
Relay is damaged
When it is working, there is a "CLICK" sound when the control switch
is activated. Check connections with HI/LOW voltage tester.
Winch is damaged
The ultimate test is to connect the winch directly to the battery and
reverse the wires to test both directions. If the winch doesn't work, it is
damaged.
The limit switch is damaged.
When the limit switch is pushed or stuck inside, the winch can't raise
the accessory, only lower it. If not replace it.
The breaker is damaged.
Check the voltage on both terminals on the breaker with the HI / LOW
voltage tester. If not replace.
