ATV Winch issue

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Mar 26, 2018 | 09:56 PM

#61

Yooper265

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From: Ontonagon

In your earlier post you said the winch worked in one direction only , a blown fuse would not allowed it to work either direction , you may have blown the fuse when messing with the switch or contactor ?
Did you install the new switch and second new contactor with a plug on it ?

Mar 26, 2018 | 10:01 PM

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Sidewayzz

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Replaced the solenoid and the switch. Didn’t click at all. Pulled the fuse and it was popped. I think your correct I remember arcing the positive on the screwdriver once and it may have popped at that point. I’m happy it’s a done deal. Had to put it on a trickle charger since I was messing with the winch winding it in tighter so I wore the battery down pretty good.

Mar 26, 2018 | 10:05 PM

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Yooper265

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Your original problem was the switch all along , no need to feel bad about it - everyone on here has made mistakes .
Throw the winch on the shelf , always good to have a spare !

Mar 26, 2018 | 10:11 PM

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Was going to put the money towards a plow for next winter. I like the shelf it as a spare though also. Hmmm...

i also picked up a Husky toolbox to mount on the back rack but I’m hesitant at the moment to find something to hold a bit more gear and a gas can. Have to think about this one.

Also have the two pod square lights to mount up front and trying to figure out where they will work best.