Hey guys,

Went out Sunday and did some snow wheeling. The snow turned out to be quite a bit deeper in spots than I had expected and I ended up using the winch a few times to get back up some hills and such. At the end of a pull I was getting ready to spool the line back in and when I press the control button all I get is a click from the solenoid box.

I did a little research and it looks like I should start trying to fix the problem by going through and cleaning all of the connections. My question (besides has anyone else had a similar experience) is what should I use to clean any crap out of the solenoid box and to clean the connections with? A wire brush?

Thanks!

 

I'd recommend that you call Warn for recommendations. Their technical support is very helpful. I'd give you the answers if I had them though.

 

What works for me is WD-40 and a wire brush. If you can get some dialectic grease, you can put some on to both waterproof and enhance the connections. However, a good dousing of WD-40 works well too.

You might try carrying a can of dubia with you on the trail. It might have been enough to get your winch to work. The WD stands for "Water Displacement" after all!!

 

BTW - I used to have an M8000 on my YJ - that thing has been around for a long time! Used to have the same problem if the solenoid pack got doused real good. That's why I know the WD-40 trick works well.

 

Thanks for the WD recommendation, I'll give that a try tonight and if it's still a no go I'll call Warn tomorrow.

 

I experienced similar problems back in the day, for me it was just like when I dropped my cell phone in the toilet at the bar....it'll dry out and work fine in a couple days.

 

eeww! You kept the phone?

 

What he didn't mention is that it was his buddy's phone.

 

What kinda crap in the connections? If it's corrosion, the absolute best thing in the world to get rid of it is.......you ready for this? Cocola. Yeah. I know it sounds stupid. Pop open a can and try it. Then just hose it off.

 

I know coke works like a big dog on battery posts, wife got pissed when I used her last diet coke to clean mine.