[mayfieldwally]

Im on my 3rd switch, I got the last two off of e-bay.
Im using the wench to control the plow..
anyone find one that holds up?

thanks

 

[Wally Mayfield]

Rats..

 

[PilotJet]

All I could think of was this..

https://www.suzukiatvforums.com/threads/things-that-make-the-staff-ajl719-and-john1960-scratch-our-heads-and-chuckle.40734/#post-222013

 

[Wally Mayfield]

Thanks, my bad….

 

[PilotJet]

I'm using the KFI rocker switch that came with mine. No problems at all with it. Dont know if you can by them separately.

 

[Wally Mayfield]

I'm using the KFI rocker switch that came with mine. No problems at all with it. Dont know if you can by them separately.

Do you plow snow?

 

[Wally Mayfield]

Polaris ATV Winch Contactor Replacement - KFI ATV Winch, Mounts and Accessories

Polaris ATV Winch Contactor Replacement KFI and other ATV Winches and KFI ATV winch mounts and Accessories

www.kfiproducts.com

 

[PilotJet]

I do plow. Looks like the same solenoid controller that came with my 2500. I have it mounted under the seat, near the back. Can you get the rocker switch with it?

 

[Wally Mayfield]

Not sure the make of my “winch”, but I know it’s not a KFI..so it won’t work…it seems the contacts are wearing out On mine, takes a few hit’s before it kicks in

 

[KangKwad]

I had a cheap harbor freight winch on my old Vinson i never had any problems with the rocker switch or the remote switch. Right now i have a Warn and the switch looks pretty much the same as the harbor freight. It dont have much use on it but i haven't had any problems yet.

 

[PilotJet]

The only connectors coming off the winch itself are the neg and pos terminals ... so wouldn't any controller and rocker switch work? Why wouldnt it, as long as it was 12 volts and the winch itself can turn forward and reverse.

 

[Wally Mayfield]

The only connectors coming off the winch itself are the neg and pos terminals ... so wouldn't any controller and rocker switch work? Why wouldnt it, as long as it was 12 volts and the winch itself can turn forward and reverse.

True but mine seems to be weak in the switch it’s self, as I mentioned it can take a couple “hit’s” to get the winch to work.. I don’t want to be out plowing and can’t get the plow to come up, then I’ll have to come home backwards…

 

[John1960]

All I could think of was this..

https://www.suzukiatvforums.com/threads/things-that-make-the-staff-ajl719-and-john1960-scratch-our-heads-and-chuckle.40734/#post-222013

I guess I will be remembered for something.

 

[Foot0069]

Plenty to find, but one of quality?

wired atv winch replacement control switch - Google Search

 

[McTool]

How much current is the switch (not quite) handle? just that it wouldnt be the 1st time I have seen such a switch rewired to include a 40a relay to protect the switch.
Im not at all familiar with letric wenches but if your fizzing switches regular then its pretty much either getting water in there or the switch just aint up to the load . Other thing to consider is that if the switch has fizzed the contacts a bit they will get hot real fast ( dont lean on the switch to long ) and it sorta snowballs from there and when it finally sucks the kumera the operator may well think its just suddenly failed.
I have a 40a relay on the start button on my Guzzi because the latching current on the starter solenoid is like 20+ amps or something ( cant remember 🙄).

 

[PineLaneRider]

Is your switch direct wired or is it through a solenoid?

 

[Wally Mayfield]

Is your switch direct wired or is it through a solenoid?

Goes through a solenoid

 

[hardwood]

I think I have the whole harness hanging on the wall for warn winch no solenoid. As far as the spring inside take to the local lawm mower repiar. They have that stock. I will go look.


Surprise. I have the whole harness with solenoid. Gratis.
McTool how can I get in touch with you to make this happen?

 

[Foot0069]

How much current is the switch (not quite) handle? just that it wouldnt be the 1st time I have seen such a switch rewired to include a 40a relay to protect the switch.
Im not at all familiar with letric wenches but if your fizzing switches regular then its pretty much either getting water in there or the switch just aint up to the load . Other thing to consider is that if the switch has fizzed the contacts a bit they will get hot real fast ( dont lean on the switch to long ) and it sorta snowballs from there and when it finally sucks the kumera the operator may well think its just suddenly failed.
I have a 40a relay on the start button on my Guzzi because the latching current on the starter solenoid is like 20+ amps or something ( cant remember 🙄).

I had to look kumera up.

 

[Foot0069]

Goes through a solenoid

I agree with McTool, that contactor shouldn't draw much current to close but a separate relay that closes by the switch to take the place of the switch in the circuit would sure take the load off the little switch.