Quadratec Q Series Assembly And Installation Manual page 14

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause
When winch
control is
activated, the Remote control is
winch operates damaged.
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 does Winch line is spooled
not hold onto winch drum in
a load. the wrong direction.
Load exceeds winch
rating.
Brake inside the
winch drum is badly
worn or broken.
Possible Solution
Check remote control 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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