How to wire solenoids on warn m12000 winch

[@jasonbuchanan8593]

The problem with these solenoids is that none of them are a continuous duty solenoid. Typical starter solenoids are only designed to run for 15-30 seconds at a time. For winches and other applications, you should make sure that you have a continuous duty solenoid that is designed for longer run times. These generally cost a little more.

[@ruddmanwelding]

That is a good point. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks!

[@danielalamo2075]

I just watched a video about starting and continuous duty solenoids.

[@repairs9096]

Good job 👍

[@ruddmanwelding]

Thanks!

[@jimfinderup4759]

I pull a 82000 lb truck with a 15000 lb winch. It’s your rolling resistance, not the trucks weight that counts.

[@ruddmanwelding]

Very true. But I also like to take into account when the truck is stuck it will not have very much rolling advantage.

[@jameshamilton6633]

Is your winch a 3 wire controller

[@jameshamilton6633]

I bought a 2500 that has an m12000 on it I can't figure it out

[@westleyrudd5500]

@@jameshamilton6633 good question. I believe it is 3 wire.

[@jameshamilton6633]

@@westleyrudd5500 I have required mine completely but I think the motor may be my problem

[@westleyrudd5500]

@@jameshamilton6633 thats a good possibilty.

[@jameshamilton6633]

@@westleyrudd5500 I just pulled it can't turn it by hand or power

[@my83roadster4me]

Why do they need 4 solenoids?

[@ruddmanwelding]

That's a very good question. I'm not an electrical engineer so I can't exactly answer that. Lol