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How To Wire Winch Without Solenoid Box

Discussion in 'Winches' started by GeoffreyL, Apr 6, 2017.

  1. Apr 6, 2017
    GeoffreyL

    GeoffreyL Well-Known Member

    moorestown, nj
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    Looking at buying a sidewinder winch but can not figure out how to wire it up if I get it. It has a 3 post prestolite motor. Wouldn't I need 4 solenoids? And what is the purpose for 3 posts on the motor? Is there a positive in, positive out, and shared ground?
     
  2. Apr 6, 2017
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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