Page 1 of 1
Warn winch problem
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:37 pm
by Chook
Would anyone have any idea why my winch has just stopped? It is getting power to it and also I cannot flick over the free wheeling handle to let it free spin. Was in the middle of a recovery and whilst I had the switch to wind the cable back in it just stopped? Any ideas or similar problems?
Cheers chook
Re: Warn winch problem
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:27 pm
by SCANAS
Usually solenoids, try bypassing them, if it still doesn't power up might be the motor, does it work in either direction?
You won't be able to get it out of gear because the gear set is loaded up, try manually moving the drum only need a cm or so and it will come out of gear.
Re: Warn winch problem
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:33 pm
by SCANAS
If it turns out to be solenoids go tigerz
Re: Warn winch problem
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:06 pm
by Chook
Thanks for that, will give it a go when the rain stops, and no its not going into gear in either direction.
Re: Warn winch problem
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:48 pm
by SCANAS
Motors are cheap these days anyway under $500 probably cheaper on eBay. Choose between
4.6hp
6.0hp
7.2hp
Re: Warn winch problem
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:44 pm
by old lux
Mine did same thing. If solenoid is clicking the motor internally has shorted out. From rust and water and mud.
I got a 4.6 on mine as I can't fit any bigger in my bar
Re: Warn winch problem
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:48 am
by crankycruiser
The warn xp's have a habit of the brush holders going rusty and jamming the brushes,
Easy as to pull them out, pry the holder open a bit and lube them up. Will cost ya nothing and easy to do.
Re: Warn winch problem
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:19 pm
by XTREME MMM
SCANAS wrote:Motors are cheap these days anyway under $500 probably cheaper on eBay. Choose between
4.6hp
6.0hp
7.2hp
6hp - $400 plus freight.
David 0418 745 830
Re: Warn winch problem
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:16 pm
by Shieldsy
amazon
genuine warn 6hp $228????
why would you buy in australia
http://www.amazon.com/Warn-68608-WARN-W ... warn+motor" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Warn winch problem
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:59 pm
by old lux
XTREME MMM wrote:SCANAS wrote:Motors are cheap these days anyway under $500 probably cheaper on eBay. Choose between
4.6hp
6.0hp
7.2hp
6hp - $400 plus freight.
David 0418 745 830
what about a 4.6 bud?