Winch Wiring Simplified!

How to wire a winch.

Step-by-step wiring of a winch is discussed. From the 2 connections to the winch itself, to the solenoid (also referred to as the receiver) with direct connections to the battery and the rocker switch for bringing the cable in and out is reviewed.

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[drjohnespy]

Hello, I have a Sportsman 500, Polaris. The wench was periodically not responding on 'In'. Now it has failed completely. I just purchased a replacement switch but think likely that I should also replace the solenoid. Does the solenoid also fail or primarily just the switch dies from use. Thank you for your GREAT channel. Best, John

[wcb]

This just the video I was looking for. Will the ALWAYS KEYED ON drain the battery?

[AuditorsUnited]

i use a window switch for a car and black it in a boat aux dash with other switched for aux lighting .. lil thermal plastic to make everything fit

[michiganufosandparanormal]

So quick question, I have a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, it came with a winch that you have to attach a wired "in/out" control to it for it to work. Can I wire the winch directly to the battery? Thanks!

[davidchrusciels]

Nice video, i have a better understanding of how to wire an atv winch.

[robertbenkleman]

How exactly did you connect small wire to switch.( hot 12 v wire). Thx bob

[itsbigjake]

Hi Dr Joe. So I purchased the exact same winch to put on my 2024 Polaris rzr. For the lighted rocker switch, If I connect the red wire to the hot wire on the pulse bar, it won’t drain my battery? I see you have the switch hot all the time and was wondering if you’ve had any issues with the battery?

[ericlyons]

Most bus bars are on a 30amp max draw... if a winch will draw anywhere from 60-80amp, how will it not blow the fuse...?

[Shmancyfancy]

Do I have to install a circuit breaker or any other way to protect the electronics?

I don’t want to fry anything.

[Texans_tundra]

How would you suggest wiring a winch in a hybrid tundra that has battery under back seat?

[ghostwolf]

I bought a jeep with a winch didn't come with the control so I bought a wireless one. The winch works but only when it wants to and I'm having difficulty figuring it out any suggestions

[LowellPeterson]

What color wire goes to which connector on the solenoid for forward- reverse? Wiring diagram? For 5 pin connector?? Simple question?

[garnetwilcock]

Can you explain the wire from solenoid to switch in more detail. I have a 7 pin rocker. Does the red run from solenoid direct to + battery and black to - battery? Where does the solenoid to switch wire connect?

[CatholicRenaissanceMan]

I currently have a winch quick connect installed with a keyed power source. Would I be able to run another wire to the same keyed source? Or is that unsafe?

[timthemechanix]

Pardon me sir this covers 5000 lbs and under. 8000 to 15000 have 3 power terminal on the winch plus a ground.

[TheChubbyJB]

Did you wire in a circuit breaker or any kind of fuse?

[MOUSEBOWEN]

Can I grounded to the frame close to the solenoid? Or had to be grounded to the negative side of the battery

[relaxingnature]

How does the little switch get it's power ?

[AMF]

hell yeah audio on only one side of my earbuds

[portagepete]

I'm glad your not operating on me.