10. TROUBLESHOOTING
Location and Troubleshooting
Symptom
Motor doesn't run
Motor it's too hot
Motor works too slow
Or it has not enough power
Motor starts but drum
do not rotate
Motor works in only
one direction
Any modification or repair carried out by personnel not authorized or trained by Prowinch®,
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Probable Cause
Circuit breaker off
Battery or CB cable loose
Solenoid it's not working
The operating period of time was too long
Battery has charge
Insufficient Current or voltage
Clutch it's not engaged
Solenoid is broken
CAUTION
will automatically expire the warranty.
Suggested Solution
Energize Circuit Breaker.
Attach cable and tighten nuts/bolts.
Give a touch to solenoid and connect 12/24v
directly. The coil makes a "Tac" sound when it
starts. If it doesn't, replace solenoid.
Let the winch rest for a while until the motor cool's of
Charge the battery.
Clean, tighten and/or replace.
Battery or other connections.
Engage the clutch.
Replace Solenoid.