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