How do I know if my winch solenoid is bad?

Conduct another voltmeter test on the large studs with the winch turned on. There should be no OHM reading. Measure the OHM reading of the two small studs with the voltmeter when the winch is on. If there is no reading on the voltmeter, then the solenoid isn’t working properly.

Why does my ATV winch just clicks?

If it is just a rapid clicking, it’s tiring to pull in but doesn’t have enough power to hold it in. If it “clicks” , holds in and your motor doesn’t run, I would check the ground system from the winch to the battery/frame ground. May as well check both the positive and negative side.

How do you test an ATV winch switch?

The easiest way to test the switch would be to run power directly to the winch, bypassing the switch. If it powers on just fine then there is an issue with the switch or its wiring. You can also check for continuity by removing the switch wires (red is power, black is ground).

How do I know if my winch contactor is bad?

To determine if you have a bad contactor first check to see if the battery has sufficient voltage to power the winch and that there is a power wire hooked to the battery. 2. Look for any faulty wiring issues. (i.e. exposed wires that might be contacting the frame or disconnected wires).

Why does a winch need a solenoid?

The winch solenoid is an electronic device used to activate the winch motor on a vehicle-mounted winch. Created to withstand the high draw of electricity required to crank the winch, the winch solenoid is designed to supply the required current without damaging the winch switch or the winch motor.

Why does my Warn winch just clicks?

If you can hear a click but your motor doesn’t operate (in one direction or both), it is likely one of three things. Cables or connections, the motor itself, or one or more solenoids. Start with the cheapest and simplest- checking the cables visually and cleaning up the ends.