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I am beginning to have problems with my Warn VR12000 winch on my 100 series. I've used it maybe 5 times since I mounted it in November 2014. The clutch refuses to disengage now. The motor seems like it works just fine being powered in and out. Still operates with the remote but I noticed the last time I needed the winch I couldn't disengage the clutch to let it free-spool. I had to plug the remote in and have a buddy hold down the "out" switch while I walked out with the cable in my hand. I can turn it a little bit - maybe half way - but not enough to let it free-spool and I am afraid if I force it I will not be able to get it to engage again. I can feel resistance in the lever. And the resistance seems like its progress, meaning I can feel that it gets harder to turn the lever the more I do turn it. Anyone have any thoughts as to what could be causing this? I've never opened a winch before so if that will be needed any tips or points (pictures preferably) would be much appreciated.