warn solenoids how to test

[Captain Seaweed]

Hello Fellas,
my warn xd8000 winch has shit itself. I 99% sure its the solenoids. How can I test them and do I replace all 4 of them or not? I was going to replace them with Albright solenoids, any recommendations??
Winch just clicks in forward and revers.

Cheers
Marty

[BenDover]

This might be a dumb question, so dont shoot me down. But do you have it turned on? the manual valve switch on the side..

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SET-OF-4-FOUR...d=p3286.c0.m14

[BenDover]

Bah ha ha haaa. I just found this. Geez there is some funny people in the world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E7Se...7CDAEB&index=9

[rooboy98]

G'day,

Below is a bit of troubleshooting info on winches.....Hope it helps.

Cheers,
Roo.



Problem
When the remote control switch is activated there is only a “clicking sound”, and the winch does not operate in either mode.
Cause:
A) The battery is: Not fully charged, Terminals are corroded, Battery is defective or worn out.
B) Electrical grounding wire is not attached to the motor housing.
C) The motor armature is damaged or shorted, possible from incorrect wiring of the control pack to the motor, or overheating of the motor.
D) Water in the motor, caused by submersion or improper installation of the motor, or the motor was not allowed to drain properly, causing an electric short.
E) Worn or damaged brushes, caused by damaged armature commutator or normal wear.
Corrective action:
· Clean the battery terminals and wire terminals.
· Attach the electric ground wire to the motor housing.
· Recharge battery
· Replace the motor brushes.
· Replace the motor armature.
· Replace the motor.

[finga]

If you place a voltmeter across the two power terminals on the solenoid and have someone press the go button you will get a reading if the contacts in the solenoid are crook.
If there is no reading then the contacts should be OK but make sure there is power to the solenoids to start with otherwise forget the previous.
That method of fault finding is also good for checking to see if the battery terminal connections, or any electrical connection/joint/switch for that matter, are/is OK.

[Captain Seaweed]

Thanks for the replies. I have ordered a new aftermarket solenoid for the winch.

Cheers
Marty