Hi everyone, looking to see if anyone has run into this problem, My father in-laws bike has a warn winch and a glasier plow. It has started to act up. Sometimes when he goes to lift it you can hear a click and the plow won't lift. Then if he hits out on the winch and then hits in(lift)again it will lift. This is a hit and miss problem, I found the clicking coming from the solenoid under the right front fender, I took it off and checked all of the connections and applied dielectic grease and reinstalled. I also checked the winch connections. It is still doing it. I called the dealer and a new solenoid is $119.00 and it can't be returned so I would like to make sure this is what it is. Has anyone else run into this problem. The solenoid is a 4 post one.

 

I just had the same issue with my 07 700 sportsman this past weekend. The winch would go out, but wouldn't pull in. I thought is may have been the solenoid but it turned out the be the Conector. Luckily I'm still under warranty and they replaced it for free.

 

I checked and tightened them all, hate to see him spend $120 bucks on the solenoid if it isn't the problem

 

If you have a voltmeter place it across the terminals on the winch. If you are getting 12-13 with switch on would be the winch.

 

Thanks I'll try it

 

Make sure the FREEWHEEL lever is locked in place also............Caper...........

 

if connections are all tight and it works out but not in its going to be the contacter(solnoide) most likey like the other guy fouind on his 700. my .02

 

Had the same problem just a couple of weeks ago. It was the contactor. My bike is 9 months old Dealer charged me 40.00 for a 68.00 part...You shouldn't have to pay that much!!!

 

i have a whole wireing kit rocker switch electic box everything needed to run from battery to the winch if you are interestid i used it for about a month no problem it even has a wireless remote if i can find were i put it.