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dusman · 01-23-2012, 02:51 PM

And yes I thought about making this title 'Smoking Wench' to get more replies

Here is the issue that I just noticed about 10 minutes ago when I was about to do the winch saver mod for plowing.

Basically I could freespool line out no problem, I can pull line out with the switch no problem, but as soon as I try to pull the line back in with the swich I start getting smoke that appears to be coming from the wired connection to the winch motor? Nothing stops working, it keeps pulling in the line, but quite a bit of smoke the whole time.

KFI 3K winch, less than a year old, been used for some very light plowing this winter.

any thoughts?

rich450es · 01-23-2012, 02:55 PM

are the conections at the winch tight and clean ?

sspeckerwood · 01-23-2012, 03:00 PM

have you noticed where its actually smoking. have you cleaned your connections???

i want you to know that its not smoking from doing the winch saver mod that I came up with. lmao!!

also take some pics of it smoking.

Tank · 01-23-2012, 04:14 PM

Could also be a bad crimp from the wire to the terminal.

Kipes · 01-23-2012, 05:16 PM

How long of a warranty did you get with that kfi?

atv_guy · 01-23-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sspeckerwood

i want you to know that its not smoking from doing the winch saver mod that I came up with. lmao!!

Let's hope there is no class action lawsuit against sspeckerwood.

**toodeep** · 01-23-2012, 05:29 PM

Since it's only doing it in one direction I'm going to guess the plastic washer/collar (whatever they use in that winch) is broke and the terminal is grounding out with the winch housing. Depending on which direction your using it in the one connector would be either a ground or positive and when it's a positive it's giving the problems.

dusman · 01-23-2012, 07:13 PM

that seems to be what the problem was, I went back and disconnect it and even though the rubber washer seemed to be fine I put a bigger heavier one on and it seems to be doing good now, although I have a new problem now. Was doing the plow mod and now my loop for the line hook is now wedged up in the spool, so class action could be coming

It is a one year LIMITED warranty, here are the specs if anyone cares
http://www.kfiproducts.com/index.php...&productId=136

sspeckerwood · 01-23-2012, 09:15 PM

there better not be sh!t coming my way. lmao

**toodeep** · 01-23-2012, 09:41 PM

Like I said I'm not sure on your winch but if you can remove the washers and look at it there should be an o-ring (pretty common on the winch motor to help keep the moisture out) or plastic collar or something to keep the post from grounding out even if the lower nut comes loose and it can move around. Easier to put an o-ring on it in the garage than out on the trail after it F-up or filled with water.

01-23-2012, 02:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
dusman Honda Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Windsor, Maine Posts: 155	smoking winch? And yes I thought about making this title 'Smoking Wench' to get more replies Here is the issue that I just noticed about 10 minutes ago when I was about to do the winch saver mod for plowing. Basically I could freespool line out no problem, I can pull line out with the switch no problem, but as soon as I try to pull the line back in with the swich I start getting smoke that appears to be coming from the wired connection to the winch motor? Nothing stops working, it keeps pulling in the line, but quite a bit of smoke the whole time. KFI 3K winch, less than a year old, been used for some very light plowing this winter. any thoughts? __________________ 2011 Rubicon 500 Camo Natural 26x10 x 26x12 ITP SS Kolpin Gun Rack KFI 3000 Winch Warn 54" plow Warn backup light Funny Pictures

01-23-2012, 02:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
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01-23-2012, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,777	have you noticed where its actually smoking. have you cleaned your connections??? i want you to know that its not smoking from doing the winch saver mod that I came up with. lmao!! also take some pics of it smoking. __________________ 2012 TRX500FM FOREMAN. SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD QUAD BOSS REAR SEAT 26" SWAMPLITES KFI #3000 WINCH HOT GRIPS HEATED GRIPS & THUMB WARMER HONDA ALUMINUM A-ARM GUARDS 00' FOREMAN 450es HIGH LIFTER SPRINGS FRONT & REAR MAXXIS TIRES OFF A 2012 FOREMAN 500 SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD http://www.flickr.com/photos/sspeckerwood/ http://www.youtube.com/user/sspeckerwood Official hondaforeman.com stickers IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL HONDAFOREMAN.COM STICKERS PM ME.

01-23-2012, 04:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tank Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw Georgia Posts: 1,069	Could also be a bad crimp from the wire to the terminal. __________________ F&AM Rockwell 191 PM 08 Foreman ES Camo XTREME 2" lift 26in Swamplites, ITP wheels Moose skid plate Tusk hand guards 1 1/2" wheel spacers 4" storage tube "Black" 2 50 cal ammo cans "Black" WARN XT2500 Hockey puck spring spacers 07 Recon ES Green 1 1/2" wheel spacers 2" lift Tusk hand Guards Rancher wheels and tires

01-23-2012, 05:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,597	How long of a warranty did you get with that kfi? __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Garmin Legend gps Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

01-23-2012, 05:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,653	Since it's only doing it in one direction I'm going to guess the plastic washer/collar (whatever they use in that winch) is broke and the terminal is grounding out with the winch housing. Depending on which direction your using it in the one connector would be either a ground or positive and when it's a positive it's giving the problems.

01-23-2012, 07:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
dusman Honda Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Windsor, Maine Posts: 155	that seems to be what the problem was, I went back and disconnect it and even though the rubber washer seemed to be fine I put a bigger heavier one on and it seems to be doing good now, although I have a new problem now. Was doing the plow mod and now my loop for the line hook is now wedged up in the spool, so class action could be coming It is a one year LIMITED warranty, here are the specs if anyone cares http://www.kfiproducts.com/index.php...&productId=136 __________________ 2011 Rubicon 500 Camo Natural 26x10 x 26x12 ITP SS Kolpin Gun Rack KFI 3000 Winch Warn 54" plow Warn backup light Funny Pictures

01-23-2012, 09:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,777	there better not be sh!t coming my way. lmao __________________ 2012 TRX500FM FOREMAN. SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD QUAD BOSS REAR SEAT 26" SWAMPLITES KFI #3000 WINCH HOT GRIPS HEATED GRIPS & THUMB WARMER HONDA ALUMINUM A-ARM GUARDS 00' FOREMAN 450es HIGH LIFTER SPRINGS FRONT & REAR MAXXIS TIRES OFF A 2012 FOREMAN 500 SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD http://www.flickr.com/photos/sspeckerwood/ http://www.youtube.com/user/sspeckerwood Official hondaforeman.com stickers IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL HONDAFOREMAN.COM STICKERS PM ME.

01-23-2012, 09:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,653	Like I said I'm not sure on your winch but if you can remove the washers and look at it there should be an o-ring (pretty common on the winch motor to help keep the moisture out) or plastic collar or something to keep the post from grounding out even if the lower nut comes loose and it can move around. Easier to put an o-ring on it in the garage than out on the trail after it F-up or filled with water.

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