Oct 5, 2020 · Try jumping the solenoid. batt cable side, use jumper cables to handle the load. Hold on, that is a contactor not a solenoid. Make sure you have it hooked up correctly. You …

Apr 19, 2017 · I thought I fixed the problem and reset the circuit breaker and when I pressed the reset button it blew the circuit and reset once again. Now even when disconnecting the second …

Dec 27, 2022 · Update now that I'm back home and can use my wired connection on the winch. The motor will run 'in' (pulling line) but won't run 'out' (giving line). Unsure on next steps in …

Feb 19, 2017 · If clicking and all battery connections are good, it's usually roasted contacts inside one of the relays. Mine did that last week I had moisture in the motor and the brushes were stuck.

I can try to put the neg/pos directly on the motor terminals to see if the winch moves bypassing the solenoid- but that doesn't really solve anything as I don't want to have to do so during a …

Dec 25, 2018 · Solenoid clicks loudly once with toggle in either direction, but no power to winch. Put red and black power cables from battery right to winch (skipping solenoid), and it works in …

Jul 13, 2013 · Harbor Freight no longer supplies parts for their winches. The part# on the solenoid is ZJSF-41X. I can't find the part and I can't cross reference it to another solenoid.

Looks like this unit is not serviceable. Going to ask HF support for a new relay/solenoid unit.

Winch solenoid wiring issues can be frustrating, but with some troubleshooting, they can usually be resolved. Here are some common steps to take when troubleshooting winch solenoid …

Oct 25, 2017 · It has two relays and in troubleshooting why it would run the cable out but not in, I found a relay to be bad. Where do I find such a piece to fit in where this one was? I'd rather …

Aug 18, 2022 · Ever been on the tracks and gone to use your winch and get nothing but a click click? Watch this to find out how to free up the solenoid and get your winch w...

Mar 27, 2013 · Apparently there's a "magic" ground on the solenoid box. I've had a 9k HF winch sitting in a box destined for my FJ40 for quite some time (well over a year... I also had a 12k …

Mar 4, 2024 · Those who own a badlands winch know that there are several reasons for their badlands winch remote not working. Whether this is due to a faulty battery or a damaged …

May 15, 2022 · Your remote can stop working due to badland winch solenoid problems. If you see no solenoid problems, simply use a lubricant and clean the remote with a dry cloth. Now you’ll …

Dec 12, 2024 · Somehow the ground on the winch got too hot! It took me a few days to figure it out, even replacing the solenoid. Luckily it ended up being a simple fix and ...