Brand: Badland
Category: Winch
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Manual for 63476 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:58 p.m.
Warranty Summary
This product has a limited 90-day warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
- Examine the wire rope for damage.
- Fully charge the vehicle's battery.
- Check and ensure tight and clean electrical connections.
- Put the vehicle's transmission in Neutral.
- Engage emergency brake and block wheels if vehicle is not supposed to move.
- Move Clutch Control to Released position to pull out wire rope.
- Hook onto the object using a pulling point.
- Ensure attachment point is centered in hook and safety clasp is closed.
- Do not use a Recovery Strap while winching.
- Place a heavy rag or carpet over the wire rope span.
- Move Clutch Control to the Engaged position to winch.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Causes | Likely Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Motor overheats. | 1. Incorrect power cords. 2. Winch running time too long. |
1. Use only supplied power cords. 2. Allow winch to cool down periodically. |
| Motor does not turn on. | 1. Remote battery dead. 2. Loose battery cable connections. 3. Vehicle battery needs charging. 4. Solenoid malfunctioning. 5. Remote damaged. 6. Defective motor. 7. Water has entered motor. 8. Internal damage or wear. |
1. Replace Remote battery. 2. Tighten nuts on all cable connections. 3. Fully charge battery. 4. Tap solenoid to loosen contacts. Apply 12 volts to coil terminals directly. A clicking indicates proper activation. 5. Replace Remote. 6. Check for voltage at armature port with Switch pressed. If voltage is present, replace motor. 7. Allow to drain and dry. Run in short bursts without load until completely dry. 8. Have technician service winch. |
| Motor runs but Wire Rope drum Does not turn. | Clutch not engaged. | Move the Clutch Knob to the Engaged position. If problem persists, a qualified technician needs to check and repair. |
| Motor runs slowly or without normal power. | 1. Insufficient current or voltage. 2. Loose or corroded battery cable connections. 3. Incorrect power cords. |
1. Battery weak, recharge. Run winch with vehicle motor running. 2. Clean, tighten, or replace. 3. Use only supplied power cords. |
| Motor runs in one direction only. | 1. Defective or stuck solenoid. 2. Remote damaged. |
1. Tap solenoid to loosen contacts. Repair or replace solenoid. 2. Replace Remote. |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Causes | Likely Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Motor overheats. | 1. Incorrect power cords. 2. Winch running time too long. |
1. Use only supplied power cords. 2. Allow winch to cool down periodically. |
| Motor does not turn on. | 1. Remote battery dead. 2. Loose battery cable connections. 3. Vehicle battery needs charging. 4. Solenoid malfunctioning. 5. Remote damaged. 6. Defective motor. 7. Water has entered motor. 8. Internal damage or wear. |
1. Replace Remote battery. 2. Tighten nuts on all cable connections. 3. Fully charge battery. 4. Tap solenoid to loosen contacts. Apply 12 volts to coil terminals directly. A clicking indicates proper activation. 5. Replace Remote. 6. Check for voltage at armature port with Switch pressed. If voltage is present, replace motor. 7. Allow to drain and dry. Run in short bursts without load until completely dry. 8. Have technician service winch. |
| Motor runs but Wire Rope drum Does not turn. | Clutch not engaged. | Move the Clutch Knob to the Engaged position. If problem persists, a qualified technician needs to check and repair. |
| Motor runs slowly or without normal power. | 1. Insufficient current or voltage. 2. Loose or corroded battery cable connections. 3. Incorrect power cords. |
1. Battery weak, recharge. Run winch with vehicle motor running. 2. Clean, tighten, or replace. 3. Use only supplied power cords. |
| Motor runs in one direction only. | 1. Defective or stuck solenoid. 2. Remote damaged. |
1. Tap solenoid to loosen contacts. Repair or replace solenoid. 2. Replace Remote. |