Warn 8274-how to bypass remote

[WJACKSON11X]

I somehow managed to loose my remote for my Warn 8274. Is there a way to bypass/jump it to get it operational for now? I now it's possible, just need some info on how to. I would like to add a switch inside (eventually) so I don't have to mess with the remote and wire. Has anybody ever made there own switch for inside the cab use? Pics would be a plus

 

[sweetk30]

lots of guys refer to this guy . I have never used his stuff. but looks killer . http://www.12voltguy.com/Winch-Control-Panels-c-255/

and yes there is 1 common wire with power and then button goes to 1 or other wire for in/out . if the system is a 3 wire . if more I am not use to them for info .

 

[ryoken]

I don't know the specific solenoid setup, but this should be very simple with a SPDT momentary switch to the trigger posts..


I thought 12v guy was out of biz...

 

[WJACKSON11X]

Funny you posted about him. I was just looking at his winch switch panels. After some research, I pretty sure it is a 3wire setup. It will be a lot easier than I was thinking. I'll probably just make my own switch panel. Now I need to figure out where to put it and keep a factory look. The inside of the Burb is all stock and I'm not wanting to hack it up. Any suggestions on where to put it? It won't be used that often, so I may try to find a spot that is hidden.

 

[ryoken]

smoker? ashtray?

 

[WJACKSON11X]

Not a smoker so the ashtray would be a good spot. It will just collect junk over time like it did in the Jimmy. I'll see if I can figure out something as far as mounting one there.

 

[sweetk30]

someone posted a pic on here I think before of a panel made to fit in the ashtray hole.

 

[WJACKSON11X]

Took me a minute, but found some. These turned out pretty good

 

[dremu]

I was just gonna post up, and you beat me to it (the blue one is my truck back in the day.)

Though my winch control is placed elsewhere (this is the vent in the bottom left of the dash), the same idea would apply if in the ashtray. I had the local plastics place cut me a chunk of ABS, I think 1/4" thick. It's black and textured on one side, even kinda matches the factory dash. Drill holes to your heart's content and Dremel the edges as required -- ABS is soft and easy to work. It's also cheap, cost me a coupla bucks cut to spec.

I use the covered switch as a master enable, so the 12V goes in there, then out of that to the other switch, which is a double-throw momentary (i.e. spring loaded, return to center.) The 12V out of the covered switch goes into the center of the SPDT, and then the top and bottom are the in and out hots to the winch. Again, this is predicated on yours using a three-wire setup; if it's other, you might need to do a DPDT, six wire switch, which is more complicated.

The covered switch means you can't (easily) accidentally engage the winch and break something, plus it has an LED in it and looks cool

-- A

 

[eel757]

you could always go to harbor freight and get a wireless remote for like 20$ on sale that's what I did and it works fine and if you want you can keep the remote in the ash tray lol

 

[WJACKSON11X]

I was just gonna post up, and you beat me to it (the blue one is my truck back in the day.)

Though my winch control is placed elsewhere (this is the vent in the bottom left of the dash), the same idea would apply if in the ashtray. I had the local plastics place cut me a chunk of ABS, I think 1/4" thick. It's black and textured on one side, even kinda matches the factory dash. Drill holes to your heart's content and Dremel the edges as required -- ABS is soft and easy to work. It's also cheap, cost me a coupla bucks cut to spec.

I use the covered switch as a master enable, so the 12V goes in there, then out of that to the other switch, which is a double-throw momentary (i.e. spring loaded, return to center.) The 12V out of the covered switch goes into the center of the SPDT, and then the top and bottom are the in and out hots to the winch. Again, this is predicated on yours using a three-wire setup; if it's other, you might need to do a DPDT, six wire switch, which is more complicated.

The covered switch means you can't (easily) accidentally engage the winch and break something, plus it has an LED in it and looks cool

-- A

That's perfect! Thanks

 

[WJACKSON11X]

I might just by this kit for $30 shipped from Amazon. Hell, you get two for the price of one. I'm sure it's China made junk, but for the price it's hard to pass up. I won't be using the winch that much since it's going on the Burb and I won't be wheeling it. More of a backup thing I guess.
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2-Wireless-Winch-Remote-Control-Kit-12V-50-feet-for-Truck-Jeep-SUV-ATV/1047693_1525203486.html

 

[Kota4bye]

the vent location is a good idea, mine is in the ashtray and it is a pain to reach while strapped in my shoulder harnesses, and I have a long wingspan.

 

[sweetk30]

my plow truck has the joystick mounted in the vent hole.

I made the plate to do it this way .

it works perfectly

 

[diesel4me]

I wish mine was like that--then I'd not have a permanent dent in my kneecap from bashing into the joystick bracket constantly when I get in and out of the truck..

My 77 GMC K2500 had push-pull cables in the dash instead of a joystick,to control the Fisher plow,I liked that setup better than the joystick in a way--at least you can find PTO cables cheaper for those,the Fisher joystick cables are getting scarce and pricey now that the "old school" plows are becoming antiques..