Warn winches - surprising story (1 Viewer)

[Fantom]

In the instructions for my Warn M12k it said that before using it you must unwind it all and wind it up again under tension using a hill or by light brake application if a hill is not avialable.

I may have to test the Warn service. My M12k had started very intermittenly not working, almost like a loose connection and after a heavy day of winching it quit. I've isolated the problem to the motor using jumper cables, so next chance I get I have to pull my bumper and check it out.

Check to see if that unit has a thermal switch in it, might be it's overheating or the switch is not working properly. Also, depending on how many water crossings you have on that thing there is a chance crap got inside and the motor may need cleaning. If that's the case let me know as I may be able to lessen the headache of rebuilding one.

Yesterday a UPS truck showed up at my place with a brand new shiny cable ready for the install - it even came with the little screw for attaching it to the drum - These guys rock! 1 week went by and I had it fixed. I will highly recommend Warn, their customer support is worth the extra $. I will of course still wait till the stuff goes on sale before I buy it.

 

[ElectricDyck]

Check to see if that unit has a thermal switch in it, might be it's overheating or the switch is not working properly. Also, depending on how many water crossings you have on that thing there is a chance crap got inside and the motor may need cleaning. If that's the case let me know as I may be able to lessen the headache of rebuilding one.

Thanks, when I finally get to it you may here from me.