NCRubiJK

Installed new Smittybilt 10K X2O winch. Plugged in..showed green light...hit the button real quick just to make sure all was working..
Heard a soft ...pop...from inside engine compartment. Jeep went dead..total dark. Hooked up to other car to jump it. Lights back on..click..click..click..cant get it to turn over.
Jeep was not running when I tested the winch. Only planned on running for a second to make sure all good. Did the winch kill the battery?
Anyone had this happen?
I planned to get a heavy duty battery but thought at least I could install the rope on the winch with the stock battery.
Thanks
Jeff

Mr.T

The battery could have an internal short or similar problem that appeared when the winch was tested. Bottom line is test/replace the battery and see what happens.

Stay in touch, curious how it turns out.

DEJK2012

What Mr.T said, but hey rather in your front yard then in BFE somewhere stuck

JKForums

While the battery could have died, I would check your wiring to make sure you didn't get a dead short to ground when you hit the switch. Double check the winch wiring.

Tech Tim

That would be my first thought too!