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offroadwerks · 07-17-2009, 08:12 PM

Got a new M-8000 Warn winch, trying to wire a toggle switch in cab, have a 3 wire 16ga. black extension cord and a three position switch. The remote has five wires. Would like to operate winch from cab and still use remote if needed or I would sacrifice the remote switch. I have tried what I thought would be a no brainer with no luck. Can anyone help a dum dum ?

am4x4 · 07-17-2009, 08:15 PM

the plug has 5 pins but only 3 are used. one is a power feed to the switch and the other two are the in/out signal wires from the switch to the solenoid pack. If you pull power from another source you only need two wires going to the winch from your dash switch. I want to say the power feed wire is white but it has been a few years. Once you take the plug apart it is real easy to figure out

offroadwerks · 07-17-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by am4x4

the plug has 5 pins but only 3 are used. one is a power feed to the switch and the other two are the in/out signal wires from the switch to the solenoid pack. If you pull power from another source you only need two wires going to the winch from your dash switch. I want to say the power feed wire is white but it has been a few years. Once you take the plug apart it is real easy to figure out

There is a red- power, white, green, brown and a black-ground. I can get power through my switch to solenoid but no power to motor???

Travis Waldher · 07-17-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by am4x4

the plug has 5 pins but only 3 are used. one is a power feed to the switch and the other two are the in/out signal wires from the switch to the solenoid pack. If you pull power from another source you only need two wires going to the winch from your dash switch. I want to say the power feed wire is white but it has been a few years. Once you take the plug apart it is real easy to figure out

If it's a new one, all 5 pins MAY be getting used.

Warn likes switching the ground on the solenoids as well as the power.

Urban Wheeler · 07-18-2009, 12:59 AM

I did this a year or so ago and took notes. I don't have that notebook handy at the moment, but what I remember was that there was a power wire, 2 solenoid wires (in/out) and 3 ground wires.What you will want to do is open up the remote and draw the switch, and note what color wires go where. Then just copy that to your in cab switch (double pole double throw momentary) and connect the wires right to the solenoids with ring terminals. I'll look for my notes tonight and try to get something up for you.

Travis Waldher · 07-18-2009, 07:47 AM

he could also bypass the switch on the ground wires, grounding them out permanently, then he'd have a 3 wire operation and be good to go.

Don't really know why they are switching the grounds, I'm sure there's an added bit of safety doing it but don't really think it's that much considering how long the 3 wire version has been around and how few accidents have occured.

Roxtar · 07-18-2009, 08:05 AM

The easiest way to wire it is to just use the remote cable you now have.
Cut it at the handle and rewire a new 2pole/3pos switch.
Here is how it gets wired:

Buy a new remote cable if you want one. That way if you want to use the remote, just switch plugs at the winch.

Roxtar · 07-18-2009, 08:11 AM

Then you can use the remote handle to run your bender:

indulf · 07-18-2009, 09:37 AM

here's a decent writeup.

http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/winch/remote/

make sure to add a master on/off switch so the momentary switch only works when you choose.

BamaSahara · 07-18-2009, 04:32 PM

I was looking at pics on Campbell's site and they just remove the rubber housing around the Warn remote switch and mount it to the dash. Pretty slick and super easy

SeaBass44 · 07-18-2009, 04:34 PM

email me for a wire sheet...

offroadwerks · 07-18-2009, 11:01 PM

Had a buddy come by that had done what I was trying to do...We ran another ground from winch motor to solenoid terminal side that brown wire was hooked to and winch started working when operating toggle.

JoshTurner · 07-19-2009, 02:09 AM

Talk to Seabass or PM me...I have wiring diagrams & write ups on how to do it....I havent done it myself yet..

TMXONR · 07-19-2009, 12:29 PM

I just did an in cab control for my M8000 a couple weeks ago. I found a write up on a Yota forum, and It helped a little, but it was for a 5-wire system. I opened up my solenoid box and there were only 3 wires going to the controller. So instead, I just spliced into the three wires and ran them into the cab. I picked up a momentary switch from Napa and one of those flip "missle launcher" switches to use as a power switch.

Here is the panel installed in my XJ

spidr · 07-19-2009, 12:32 PM

Loose the scotch locks and do it proper.

Those are garbage and will leave you stranded one day.

TMXONR · 07-19-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spidr

Loose the scotch locks and do it proper.

Those are garbage and will leave you stranded one day.

Ok, I'll solder it when it quits raining today.

07-17-2009, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
offroadwerks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 109931 Location: tupelo,ms Posts: 126	Warn winch remote/toggle in cab Got a new M-8000 Warn winch, trying to wire a toggle switch in cab, have a 3 wire 16ga. black extension cord and a three position switch. The remote has five wires. Would like to operate winch from cab and still use remote if needed or I would sacrifice the remote switch. I have tried what I thought would be a no brainer with no luck. Can anyone help a dum dum ?

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am4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50177 Location: simi valley, CA Posts: 3,954	the plug has 5 pins but only 3 are used. one is a power feed to the switch and the other two are the in/out signal wires from the switch to the solenoid pack. If you pull power from another source you only need two wires going to the winch from your dash switch. I want to say the power feed wire is white but it has been a few years. Once you take the plug apart it is real easy to figure out __________________ Toyota Link Suspension Systems, Weld On Beadlocks, Custom Fabrication, and More To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ________________________________________________ 05 GMC 2500HD d-max, 87 4runner, X chassis rock buggy my buggy build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by am4x4; 07-17-2009 at 08:17 PM.

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Roxtar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 99795 Location: Live out west - reside in midwest Posts: 1,305	The easiest way to wire it is to just use the remote cable you now have. Cut it at the handle and rewire a new 2pole/3pos switch. Here is how it gets wired: Buy a new remote cable if you want one. That way if you want to use the remote, just switch plugs at the winch. __________________ [QUOTE=Keith Kreutzer;9210743][COLOR="Red"][B]Just pull up your man-panties and drive[/B][/COLOR][/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Ian Malcolm;9210743][COLOR="Red"][B]I mean, it's not your fault. They say talent skips a generation. But hey, I'm sure your kids will be sharp as tacks.[/B][/COLOR][/QUOTE] [SIZE="4"][B] To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. [/B][/SIZE]

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indulf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6156 Location: Northern VA Posts: 7,534	here's a decent writeup. http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/winch/remote/ make sure to add a master on/off switch so the momentary switch only works when you choose. __________________ "whatever doesn't kill me postpones the inevitable" 69 Bronco 04 Yukon Denali (beater) 18 Ram 2500 16 4Runner Trail 15 Can Am Commander XT-P

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Urban Wheeler Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26369 Location: Luyben's Shop Of Horrors Posts: 9,651 Blog Entries: 5	I did this a year or so ago and took notes. I don't have that notebook handy at the moment, but what I remember was that there was a power wire, 2 solenoid wires (in/out) and 3 ground wires.What you will want to do is open up the remote and draw the switch, and note what color wires go where. Then just copy that to your in cab switch (double pole double throw momentary) and connect the wires right to the solenoids with ring terminals. I'll look for my notes tonight and try to get something up for you.

07-18-2009, 07:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Travis Waldher Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4878 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 60,207	he could also bypass the switch on the ground wires, grounding them out permanently, then he'd have a 3 wire operation and be good to go. Don't really know why they are switching the grounds, I'm sure there's an added bit of safety doing it but don't really think it's that much considering how long the 3 wire version has been around and how few accidents have occured.

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BamaSahara Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36746 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,788	I was looking at pics on Campbell's site and they just remove the rubber housing around the Warn remote switch and mount it to the dash. Pretty slick and super easy

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offroadwerks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 109931 Location: tupelo,ms Posts: 126	Had a buddy come by that had done what I was trying to do...We ran another ground from winch motor to solenoid terminal side that brown wire was hooked to and winch started working when operating toggle.

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TMXONR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89217 Location: Central AR Posts: 185	I just did an in cab control for my M8000 a couple weeks ago. I found a write up on a Yota forum, and It helped a little, but it was for a 5-wire system. I opened up my solenoid box and there were only 3 wires going to the controller. So instead, I just spliced into the three wires and ran them into the cab. I picked up a momentary switch from Napa and one of those flip "missle launcher" switches to use as a power switch. Here is the panel installed in my XJ

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spidr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55444 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 12,261	Loose the scotch locks and do it proper. Those are garbage and will leave you stranded one day. __________________ [CENTER]I have Dumb Ideas[/CENTER]

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