3 prong winch remote hookup? Where?

[Andystoy19]

The defenders XT come with a 4500 series winch and the machine weighs1500-2000 lbs. so it will lift a deer, a moose, a bear an elk etc. no problem if you rig a snatch block to a tree. If you install your own winch I would suggest at least a 4000 series.

Even the 2500 series winch on the ATV will do the same but you may have to tie the back of the machine to another tree because the front end will lift with a moose.

The bad news you still have to do the skinning yourself.

 

[Hkb82]

 I have the factory under hood control and plug for my  2019. Sorry pics aren’t the best but should give you an idea of location. Cheapest can am option I’ve bought so far. If I remember correctly it was around 25 bucks from the dealer. Canadian prices so I’m guessing penny’s for you USA guys. Our parts are so much more then yours. 

 

[Dave Larson]

I have a 2021 and have the same wireless as you have so graciously shown the wiring to, but I am wondering if I am missing something.  When I hook it up as shown, my winch will just reel in or reel out depending which wire I place first.

 

[A hunt 2 remember]

I have a 2021 and have the same wireless as you have so graciously shown the wiring to, but I am wondering if I am missing something.  When I hook it up as shown, my winch will just reel in or reel out depending which wire I place first.

If you are hooking it up correctly and it immediately starts to reel.... sounds like you have a bad solenoid or switch.... Sticky button? Gonna re read back a bit in thread... and see the reference..

 

[A hunt 2 remember]

If you are hooking it up correctly and it immediately starts to reel.... sounds like you have a bad solenoid or switch.... Sticky button? Gonna re read back a bit in thread... and see the reference..

Yep... if you have the red hooked to positive, black to ground, white to rear post of winch controller, and yellow to the front post..... and you start to reel instantly..... seems something is askew... have you tried touching just one of the wires to both front and back posts? Seeing if the winch fires off? Either in or out....

Then trying the other wire in the same manner???

Oh how I love wiring..... NOT!!!

Good luck,

Joe

 

[Dave Larson]

Yep... if you have the red hooked to positive, black to ground, white to rear post of winch controller, and yellow to the front post..... and you start to reel instantly..... seems something is askew... have you tried touching just one of the wires to both front and back posts? Seeing if the winch fires off? Either in or out....

Then trying the other wire in the same manner???

Oh how I love wiring..... NOT!!!

Good luck,

Joe

Yes, I tried just one and it winds or retracts.  I am thinking that the switch on the remote is bad, It works just fine with the switch in the cab, but I would like a remote either wired or wireless "Just in case".

 

[A hunt 2 remember]

Yes, I tried just one and it winds or retracts.  I am thinking that the switch on the remote is bad, It works just fine with the switch in the cab, but I would like a remote either wired or wireless "Just in case".

That's what it seems like to me.... good luck!!

Where did you get the wireless adapter? Maybe you could stop and see if they will return it? Or let you try a new remote atleast...

 

[Andystoy19]

Yes, I tried just one and it winds or retracts.  I am thinking that the switch on the remote is bad, It works just fine with the switch in the cab, but I would like a remote either wired or wireless "Just in case".

What model is your 2021 that came with the winch? I found the wiring diagram for the XT Cab model and it does not show a 3 prong connector in the harness. Did yours come with the 3 prong connector wired in or are you trying to make that connection now? What make and size is your winch?

In the 2019 and previous years some models came with the remote switch connector included in the wiring harness under the front hood, all I had to do was buy the male plug in part from can am and everything worked.

If you are trying to make the connection for a wired remote control into your wiring harness the easiest place may be right behind the winch switch in the dash. Prong 2 is where you connect the power wire (Red/black) and "in" is the grn/blu and "out" is the light blue. This will place your remote control in parallel with the dash switch. The power and rotation of the winch is provided by the winch relay so this connection is between the dash and the winch relay. I can post a page out of the shop manual to help you visualize the wiring if that would help.

If you are trying to use a wireless remote than you will need to get info from the winch manufacturer or your dealer. There is some info showing the wiring in the parts section of can am where you can search by year, make and model?

 

[A hunt 2 remember]

He's trying to go wireless as well as in cab rocker... Others have used some wireless adapter wired as pictured above.. seems he is having a remote issue. Considering the winch works fine with wired setup... But when he connects the wireless adapter it immediately fires off the winch... 

THOUGHT..... Pull the remote battery.... that would at least rule that out.... into the brain unit itself..... not breaking contact.....

So glad we chatted about that Andy....



Joe

 

[Dave Larson]

He's trying to go wireless as well as in cab rocker... Others have used some wireless adapter wired as pictured above.. seems he is having a remote issue. Considering the winch works fine with wired setup... But when he connects the wireless adapter it immediately fires off the winch... 

THOUGHT..... Pull the remote battery.... that would at least rule that out.... into the brain unit itself..... not breaking contact.....

So glad we chatted about that Andy....



Joe

Well that was my thought also, I tried and still fired off.  Returning unit and just waiting for another. 

Thanks again for the help.

Dave

 

[A hunt 2 remember]

Well that was my thought also, I tried and still fired off.  Returning unit and just waiting for another. 

Thanks again for the help.

Dave

I really think your unit is JUNK!!! New unit will most likely fix your issue...

Good luck,

Joe

 

[A hunt 2 remember]

I'll be curious to find out if the new unit fixes your issues... I really think it will considering the symptoms you are describing. 

Joe

 

[Dave Larson]

I'll be curious to find out if the new unit fixes your issues... I really think it will considering the symptoms you are describing. 

Joe

Well, I received the new unit, and WOW it cured the problem.  It works fine.  So again, Thanks!

I am happy that I have found this forum and the help it provides.

 

[A hunt 2 remember]

Well, I received the new unit, and WOW it cured the problem.  It works fine.  So again, Thanks!

I am happy that I have found this forum and the help it provides.

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RIGHT ON!!!! Glad to help!! Just happy it was an EASY FIX!!! Hope you never need to use it!!

Joe

 

[Dave Larson]

I agree!  I have had to use a winch only once, but that was to pull a buddy out.

 

[A hunt 2 remember]

I agree!  I have had to use a winch only once, but that was to pull a buddy out.

Best time....

 

[Bad Daddy]

There is a plug that you pull out below all the Deutsch plugs, it looks like a weather pak plug.  It’s just sitting there. 
 

in the first pic it’s hidden.  Right below diagnostic port plug...

 

[Bad Daddy]

If you unplug this plug, it’s a weather pack type plug, it plugs into the 3 prong BRP remote. 
 

 

[Hkb82]

That’s the best 20 dollar can am part available if you ask me. I use the front winch all the time and it really is nice to not only have the rocker in the cab.  

 

[Blaine]

I have a 2020 HD10 cab with the same front panel set up as you. I installed this and it works great. I have it powered all of the time since there is not an keyed accessories wire in that front  box area. I can send you a picture. It's pretty simple, just hook it up to the 3 wire relay on the left side. Cords no more...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P2G4T22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_46heEb197C0QA

I would appreciate a picture as well. The instructions I looked at show two alternatives...one connecting directly and the other showed somehow connecting to the group if wires bundled together just right of center.