warn wireless remote not working


So really needed my winch the other day and again the stupid Warn wireless remote did not work, in 90 MPH wind and I chunked it across the driveway. The new system is plug-and-play: It simply plugs in where you’d normally attach your corded remote–no wiring, no hassle. Theoretically, this should work on other brands with circular receptacles as long as you connect the wires correctly. And I think the Warn/Polaris winches come with a hand held control with 10ft cord. I tested this by connecting a test light, and walking well over 200' away, and activating the controller, and seeing the light go on and off reliably. This winch sucks slack line up FAST to keep tension on the cable and the recovery in motion. Couldn't get the winch to work with the rocker switch. Their winches are the best! There is no limit to what you can do with the power of a Warn winch in your hand. The wireless remote controller is the best. Having the wireless system installed means you can operate anywhere within a 50 feet radius; better yet, it’s designed to plug and play. Pirate The WARN Wireless Control System lets you remotely control your WARN winch from up to 50’ (15.2m) away. Thought I had a contactor problem, so I went and bought a new one. Also confirming it works fine with our winches. If it's installed, yes you can still use it! Harbor Frieght Wireless Remote to Warn Winch FAQ What is the "real range" of the HF Wireless Remote? If you run a Warn XD9000i, 9.5ti or Ramsey Patriot 8000/9500 then the hole would need to be flipped to the other side. I used it twice at Drummond Island Michigan in the wireless mode with no issues, but the next day the wireless mode did not work. The wireless remote is a very convenient accessory. The controller will now work with a 3 pin Warn system. I called Warn and they said to ask for a replacement. I know the winch works because I've directly connected the terminals to the battery on the Rhino - it works in both directions. Weatherproof transmitter has two large buttons making it easy to operate, even while wearing gloves.. There are only 4 wires. PN 90287 Wireless Control System for WARN Truck/SUV winches Wireless Remote Receiver Module P/N 77825 How to use our exploded view image map catalog system: Hovering your mouse cursor over the item number of a part will show the name and a description of the part as well as the part number (may not work in all browsers). WORK REMOTELY. We know it’s a pain to be tethered to your winch but not anymore. Warn doesn't do things wrong. But not sure if they are just BS ing me. What is the HF Wireless pin out? The Wireless remote control works well within the 25 to 30 ft range; sometimes, it would not work unless you were in direct sight of the remote. If your receptacle does not have a round plug, you can sacrifice a manual controller and splice the HF controller wires into your winch’s plug. I recently purchased a 10k Smittybilt X20 Winch. While Warn seems to be good at sending replacements quickly, keep in mind this problem in mind if you are troubleshooting a dead Warn winch. The hole is in the right place if you don't run an integrated solenoid winch. After following troubleshooting sent to me by Smittybilt, it turned out to be the wireless switch on the winch. If you have a Warn winch like the M8000, 9.5, etc. I bought a used Rhino 660 with a winch (Warn RT30). or a Ramsey Profile 8000 or 9500 that do not have the integrated solenoids, the hole is perfect. Some users have found that the remote control can stop working. Also included is the wired remote with thermometric indicator and wireless remote system (wireless remote does not have thermometric indicator). Delay in Action There is a delay in action when you press the button to the time and the winch to operate. Warn 9.5ti Winch and Warn Wireless Remote - posted in FOR SALE: Warn 9.5ti winch in great condition. Over 200' easy. A non-working Warn Winch could just be a dead remote control.