Winch Solenoid buggered?

[Sethgun]

So its just started up clicking when im spooling in under load (initially then goes away) or at a bit of an angle. Warn 9000ti with viking fire line synthetic 3/8" I got it back in late 07 and its been used quite a bit (recovering mates, not being recovered ).......

Contacts stuffed? Whats that other solenoid that I cant hink of at present, thats meant to be like 4 times stronger than a warn solenoid? Cheers kids

[Macca2801]

If its a warn, its probably not the actual solenoid contacts, but the control (switching) terminals of the solenoid slightly corroded and intermittantly powering the solenoids.

They are not connected well behind the plastic cover, using just sprung terminal connecters, where they should be eylets and nut and washer to secure.

I didnt trust mine, didnt like the size and couldnt be bothered cutting all the terminal connectors aoff and resoldering proper ones on so went for an Albright Solenoid pack.
1/4 the size, sealed and good connectors.

Fitted.....

http://www.jeepkonection.com.au/prod...olenoid&cat=51

Matt.

[Sethgun]

tada! thats the one I was thinking of....albright. Thanks man. Might open it and have a look around in there and check out what you were talking about. Makes sense but I think ill change to the Albright regardless. Not in a huge rush though, not gonna wheel until i get new rubber and rims next mont (maybe)