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winch hookup - 11/19/2008 7:54:58 PM

rat123

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Hi
I have a MX 4000lb viper winch. I was wondering if I could hookup the controller (red wire) directly to the battery. Or Can I install my own switch to turn off controller. This switch would be between Battery and controller. They suggest to hook it up to the live wire going to key switch. Or is there another way of hooking up the red wire from the controller not going to the key switch. The original winch that was on the utv could be run without the utv being on. If I could use my own switch it would be mounted in the glove box.
thanks
Ron

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RE: winch hookup - 11/19/2008 8:59:37 PM

hondarecon4435

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yea you can run the wire right to the battery me and my friend both did it on our viper maxes because sometimes we need to use them with the atv off

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RE: winch hookup - 11/19/2008 9:11:44 PM

rat123

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Hi
Thanks for the help. But I'm going to put a 30 amp fuse in between battery and switch just to make sure all is okay. They tell you to hook up to the key switch and its hooked up to the Solenoid which has a 30 amp fuse.

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RE: winch hookup - 11/20/2008 3:52:25 PM

hondarecon4435

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well i have no idea how many amps run throught the switch wires but i know it is no where near 30 amps beacause that would fry those 16 guage wires instantly. a 30 amp fuse is way ovekill and wont ever get blown. maybe someone else can give you and idea of how many amps run through there i would guess around 10

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2002 Honda Recon
22" mudlites rear
2000lb winch with synthetic rope
hl 2 inch lift
amber led's
offroad lights
a-arm skid plates
snow plow
mad dog rear rack bag

2005 rancher 350 2x4
offroad lights
wheelen strobes
led backup lights
bedlined racks
kenda bear claws(25x12.5x10)-for sale $75+shipping
viper max 3000lb
homemade snow plow

1995 honda cr125(for sale $900)

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RE: winch hookup - 11/20/2008 5:49:05 PM

rat123

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Hi
I'm going to put a 10 amp fuse in. I bought a switch and a fuse holder and I'm getting everything ready. I hope that by installing the contact switch that came with my mx 4000lb viper winch will solve my problem with plow not staying up. We will find out on the weekend
thanks
Ron

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