Mike Brownlie Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Can anyone help me with getting this working? I have it wired up as per usual with +12v and ground but there was no remote supplied so need to wire it up to a cheap ebay wireless remote. I have googled and cant seem to find a wiring diagram with the colours. The cheap ebay wiring kit has colours that seem to match but on the Superwinch i have two left over.... green and blue. The motor is getting HOT and the relay/solenoid clicks but no joy..... It has been abused and I think its possible for it to be seized / full of mud so not sure on my next course of action.... Help! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Next logical course would be to pull the motor off Mike, and have a look Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brownlie Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Next logical course would be to pull the motor off Mike, and have a look Mo motor or clutch side first?? or just strip and lube the whole lot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brownlie Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Next logical course would be to pull the motor off Mike, and have a look Mo motor or clutch side first?? or just strip and lube the whole lot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 If you just pull the motor you can see if your wiring is correct as it will have no load on it and should move. Personally if you suspect the winch could be full of mud etc I'd strip and clean it .... better than trying to force it and maybe breaking something or grinding a load of grit in to it's workings. Go on, you know you want to strip it and have bits everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 In my (limited) experience the brakes have a habit of sticking if left idle... Worth a quick check before you strip it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Mike What solenoid are you using? You should have red/live black/earth blue/switched live yellow or white/switched live... The control relies on red, blue and yellow/white. Most cheap wireless remotes have a white aerial. Give me some more details old lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Forgot to say the EP9.5 has a warning light system on the wander lead. As they are less common than a rocking horse stool I can't remember if it is a two light system or a one. Speak to Dave Potter/Porter, the Tech man at Superwinch in Tavistock. He's a lovely bloke and full of knowledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravaigin Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 You say EP9.5 but isn't the Superwinch EP9.0? If so this might help. http://www.expeditionexchange.com/superwinch/epmanual.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 The ep9 and the EP9.5 are different animals Based on the same innovative concept of a brake on the end of the gear box, heavier duty shaft, stronger gear sets etc; the 9.5 was more modern in looks, stronger chassis, bigger motor. There are two distinct variations - one with the EP9 style solenoid box and one with a forward facing solenoid box that reveals most of the delicate wiring. It's a good winch, rare (I've only worked on a handfull) and now 'out of stock' with seemingly all the retailers. Internals are mostly shared with the EP9 - but not all. It's reliable - as relaible as the EP9 as well as being a tadge quicker than it's little brother. Sales were poor due to the Champion TDS/Goodwinch Goldfish which is stronger, pulls harder and costs a damn sight less. A decent deal on a S/H EP9.5 is not to be sniffed at By the way Mike, it will only be the brake if some silly sod has taken it apart and got the shims the wrong way round when reasembled... The motor takes the same brushes as a 5hp EP motor or a Bowmotor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brownlie Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 I have on the winch... RED - Live Black - Earth Blue Green Yellow White I have no idea what the solenoid is, it looks stock and is mounted on top above the drum... pics to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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