Re: Warn winch solenoid?
 

Sounds like either a sticky solenoid or a bad connection, usually a
ground wire.

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Warn HS9500i. Getting ready for Silver Lake dunes this weekend and I tested
> the winch...seems like the solenoid doesn't want to engage immedately, it
> clicks for a second or two before the motor will turn. Seems to do better
> with the engine at speed. If there is a load on the cable, it the solenoid
> tends not to want to engage fully, so the motor doesn't get enough juice. I
> opend the solenoid housing but there is no obvious problems, although one
> small connector (not the main wires) on the driver's side is rusty. I am
> thinking a new solenoid pack is what's needed. Never had this happen before.
>
> While at SL I will try someone else's controller switch, to rule out the
> switch.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> matt
> --
> ---
> Matt Macchiarolo
> mlmacchiarolo at comcast dot net
> AIM screen name RTI1182
>
> "We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty." -Edward R. Murrow
>
>

Re: Warn winch solenoid?
 

Sounds like either a sticky solenoid or a bad connection, usually a
ground wire.

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Warn HS9500i. Getting ready for Silver Lake dunes this weekend and I tested
> the winch...seems like the solenoid doesn't want to engage immedately, it
> clicks for a second or two before the motor will turn. Seems to do better
> with the engine at speed. If there is a load on the cable, it the solenoid
> tends not to want to engage fully, so the motor doesn't get enough juice. I
> opend the solenoid housing but there is no obvious problems, although one
> small connector (not the main wires) on the driver's side is rusty. I am
> thinking a new solenoid pack is what's needed. Never had this happen before.
>
> While at SL I will try someone else's controller switch, to rule out the
> switch.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> matt
> --
> ---
> Matt Macchiarolo
> mlmacchiarolo at comcast dot net
> AIM screen name RTI1182
>
> "We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty." -Edward R. Murrow
>
>

Re: Warn winch solenoid?
 

Sounds like either a sticky solenoid or a bad connection, usually a
ground wire.

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Warn HS9500i. Getting ready for Silver Lake dunes this weekend and I tested
> the winch...seems like the solenoid doesn't want to engage immedately, it
> clicks for a second or two before the motor will turn. Seems to do better
> with the engine at speed. If there is a load on the cable, it the solenoid
> tends not to want to engage fully, so the motor doesn't get enough juice. I
> opend the solenoid housing but there is no obvious problems, although one
> small connector (not the main wires) on the driver's side is rusty. I am
> thinking a new solenoid pack is what's needed. Never had this happen before.
>
> While at SL I will try someone else's controller switch, to rule out the
> switch.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> matt
> --
> ---
> Matt Macchiarolo
> mlmacchiarolo at comcast dot net
> AIM screen name RTI1182
>
> "We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty." -Edward R. Murrow
>
>