WARN winch in cab controls.

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VanGo

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I am completing my M8000 winch install and have been pondering the in cab winch control install. I would like to incorporate a "kill" switch to deactivcate the in cab controls for safety/multiple driver reasons. I am using a 4runner antenna switch for the in/out winch controls and a rear deforst switch for the "kill" switch. My question is does anyone have pictures of how to determine the "outpin" designated locations? I have searched throughout the archives but nothing really spells out this mod. Once the pinouts are referenced I will be able to complete this mod and hopefully help others.

Any help is appreciated,

Van
 
this may help!
http://sleeoffroad.com/products/products_switches.htm
winch.webp
 
Since I am not using the relays based on the type of switch that I using, how do I go about bypassing them in this schematic? What I am really looking for is a pin out sequence so I can ident them on my 4Runner antenna switch. My understanding is that this in cab control is basically wired in the same way as the WARN 5 pin remote.
 
Rami-

Thanks! I am sure the SLEE plug and play is a stellar product, but my install is a direction that I am already committed to fininshing out....
 
Sorry Van, I did not read your OP throughly.

Do you want the safety switch disable the fat 12V to the winch, or do you want to shutoff the antenna switch?
If you want to shut off the fat 12V you can do that with this:
http://bluesea.com/category/2/productline/388

It has enough amp rating to run the switch thru it. It has leads that let you manually connect and disconnect the seloniod. All you need is to give it 12V on the lid.
It is a sealed unit. That will deactivate the winch, not just the controls.
 
that diagram is that complicated because Slee is using the antenna switch which allows the possibility of pushing the in and out buttons simultaneously.

All you need is a SPDT momentary rocker style switch. Wire it right to the coils of the winch relays and you are done.

However I would add a second switch to select which controller you want to use if you still have the exterior plug wired in. That way you eliminate multiple triggers to the relays from different sources.
 
Thanks Rami and Rick-

The plan is to operate the in/out of the winch with the rocker style 4Runner antenna switch and then arm/dis-arm the switch with a rear refrost switch. It has been completed by several others, I am just trying to figure the configuration of the out pin on the back of the 4Runner switch.
 
Josh,

This link will probably not help you but I had it saved for referencing the particular solenoids on my Warn winch. It may help someone else who does a search and finds this thread.

In-Cab Winch Remote Control - 3
 
Switches.

Appreciate everyone's response. Here are a few pictures of the new solenoid location and the switches that I am using. So far, we have identifed the solenoid control wires, next is the pin outs on the 4Runner switch. I'll grab the DMM and see what I can figure out.
cab controls 003.webp
cab controls 001.webp
cab controls 002.webp
 
stick a multimeter on the connectors of the def switch and see which connect.
If you want the on/off to disable the in/out (as I did) then look @ my winch thread, I dug up a couple old pics. Post #4
 
FirstToy-

This is exactly what I need! Thanks again! I will follow up with a clean report on the complete install.
 
Are the relays needed? I was thinking the install would mirror the WARN remote winch, wiring the control cables directly to the solenoid, then install the "kill" switch to interupt the ground to the interior remote.
 
jonheld said:
I used a second antenna up/down switch. From a 91 FJ80.
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technically your diagram is incorrect as far as the representation of that switch. And you really should have followed Slee's diagram and used a second set of relays to guard against both buttons being activated at the same time.

But it is great for someone using a toggle or rocker switch to control the winch.
 
landtank said:
technically your diagram is incorrect as far as the representation of that switch. And you really should have followed Slee's diagram and used a second set of relays to guard against both buttons being activated at the same time.

But it is great for someone using a toggle or rocker switch to control the winch.
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LOL, mine was done about a year or 2 before Christo posted his. It's a non issue BTW. Even if you hit both, you're on it for a split second and it does no damage. I've done it already once or twice over the last 10 years.

As far as the switch goes, I really don't remember the pinouts, but all I needed to do was throw a couple of relays so I used what I needed on the switch. IIRC I made my own pigtails soldered right to the terminals of the switch and heatshrinked over them. Down and dirty, but it has been problem free for quite some time now.

I will say that adding the toggle switch to kill all +12 logic going to the solenoid box is a great thing to have. I added that after I unspooled my winch on the New Jersey Turnpike when I thought I was raising my antenna ;)
In hindsight I should have put the winch controls on the other side of the dash, but I'm left handed and like to keep that hand on the wheel. Oh well.
 
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