Aftermarket Winch Solenoids

What are you guys using as aftermarket solenoids?

I have a solenoid that screwed up after getting water and mud into it.

The winch works well, I have confirmed with a control box I used from a buddy that has the same winch as I do.

All the aftermarket solenoids I have come across don't have anything for wiring diagrams, nor I have a way to know how to wire the winch remote to the solenoid and the wiring to between the solenoid and winch.

Advice?

What did you do?

I can wire, solder, crimp, etc.

I just need good wiring diagram I can understand for the remote control jack and the solenoid.

Winch - Smittybilt X20

 

http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/show...inch-Solenoid-Troubleshooting-amp-Replacement
Found some good info.
My best advice is to get a replacement solenoid from Smittybilt. No muss no fuss.
Less likely to have issues with replacement and less legwork looking for an aftermarket solenoid that has same amp ratings and duty cycle.

 

True, but knowing me, I like being challenged with this kinda stuff lol

 

If you have a Meter it will tell you every thing you need to know .

If you know how to use it

Solenoids Relays are all pretty much the same every one I ever saw tells just what every thing does

 

I picked up a solenoid. I have NO idea how to wire it.

I would like to setup in cab winch controls.

No wiring diagram included in package.

 

I don't know how to use one too well.

That's why I'm seeking for some help.

 

Kinda hard to do this from 1000 plus miles away .

Just what solenoid did you buy??

What does it need to do ??

I would hope the coils are 12VDC rated for intermittent or continuous duty ??

How many Amps is it rated for ?

I would hate to see you burn up your winch or truck maybe the garage

I can`t figure how one would even attempt to move the winch controls in the cab without being able to use a Multi Meter

Best of luck

 

do you have the gen1 or gen2 which? That solenoid looks like thet exact one the gen1 uses.

 

gen 2

X2O 10,000 lb

 

I want to put in my own switches, in/out momentary and master on/off

has anyone done this using this solenoid?

 

Doesn't it have like 5 yr warranty? I have the same winch.

 

Yes.

But I want in cab controls.

 

It has wireless remote well mine does

 

I know.

But I don't trust it lol.

 

plus, I don't have much room to mount the box.

So I'm mounting the solenoid by itself.

and running wiring into cab switches.

 

a google search led me to this..

hmm..

 

@3378jakesr5 I need your assistance.

 

Looks like pretty much all solenoids are the same. Using this it shouldn't be too hard to do.

 

Awesome. now that i know what each connector spade is, i need to find out the wiring on some OTTRATW switches.

thats where @3378jakesr5 comes in