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Calling Winch Experts - Bad Solenoid on HF Apex Winch?

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So I took a gamble on an Badland Apex 12,000lb winch I found on OfferUp, sealed in box for $300. Even on sale right now it would have cost me $600.00 with tax. It had the original tape and all hardware was still sealed in factory packaging.

I got it wired up and ready to go, however, I'm getting nothing from the winch - nada, zilch, finitio. I have verified the grounds and have power up to the solenoid from the battery but nothing on the outputs. My thought is to replace the solenoid. Harbor Freight wants $200.00 for a new control box, but I found this on Amazon which should do the trick.

https://www.amazon.com/Astra-Depot-...vtargid=pla-493386303756&th=1#customerReviews

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Not a winch expert but I was an electronics tech in another life. I think you're on the right track.

Nice thing about Amazon is if the relay doesn't fix the problem it would be easy to return.
 

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I’m by no means a winch expert but I have taken some items back to Harbor Freight that were out of warranty and with the right manager they will allow you to purchase a warranty and then do a one for one exchange with said item.
And yes, that was without any proof of purchase. Might want to give that a try.
 

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Or buy a new one, and return the old one as defetive.
 
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Fixed it!

So I had to re route the power cable, I crossed two cables when I quadruple checked it today.

No need to buy one to return it or spending another $50 on an Amazon solenoid.

Cheeeeeah!
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