Rugged Ridge 2,000 Pound Heavy Duty Winch, ATV/UTV - Manual (Page 17)

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Troubleshooting
NO. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SUGGESTED
1
Motor does
not turn on
• Switch
Assembly not
connected
property
• Loose
battery cable
Connections
• Solenoid
malfunctioning
Defective
Switch
Assembly
• Defective
motor
• Water has
entered motor
• Insert Switch Assembly all
the way into the connector.
• Tighten nuts on all cable
connections.
• Tap solenoid to loosen
contacts. Apply 12volts
to coil terminals directly A
clicking indicates proper
activation.
• Replace Switch Assembly
• Check for voltage at
armature port with Switch
pressed. If voltage is
present replace motor.
• Allow to drain and dry. Run
in short bursts without load
until completely dry.
2
Motor runs
but
Cable drum
does not turn
• Cam Ring
(clutch) not
engage
• Move Cam Ring to the
in position. If problem
persists, a qualified
technician needs to check
and repair.
3
Motor runs
slowly or
without
normal power
• Insufficient
current or
voltage
• Battery weak, recharge.
Run winch with ATV/UTV
motor running.
• Loose or corroded battery
cable connections. Clean,
tighten, or replace
4
Motor runs
too hot • Long period of
operation
• Let winch cool down
periodically
5
Winch runs in
one direction
only
• Defective or
stuck solenoid
• Defective
Switch
Assembly
• Tap solenoid to loosen
contacts.
• Repair or replace solenoid.
• Replace Switch Assembly