New (and in need)

[keith4]

Took delivery of my 20 plate Raptor and very pleased so far except ......... I tested the winch and I've hit a problem - it's my first winch and I had difficulty getting some cable out - the mechanism seemed to make the right noises and with a helping hand I managed to extract about 20ft. Problem is I can't get it to retract, so the vehicle is pretty much undriveable (safely). I have a remote handset and after consulting the instructions, I'm pretty sure I'm doing the right things in the right order. Motor is working but no retraction of the cable. I can't get at any aspect of the unit to take a look (as per numerous youtube vids I've looked at) so I'm looking for some clues. I've put the garage from which I bought it on standby as a fault, but it's a bit of a drive back if/when they agree to repair it. Anyone out there got an ideas for me?

 

[DogRunner2]

Do you have the switch/lever/knob on the side of the winch in freespool?

 

[keith4]

Do you have the switch/lever/knob on the side of the winch in freespool?

I'll check but this car has been seriously modified so it may be a switch somewhere and a little knowledge to get all things in line (knowledge which I don't yet have).

 

[FanaticalKilla]

Take some pictures, what model of winch do you have? Breath! If the winch was rolled incorrectly the cable might be bound up around the drum. Try pulling it back until it quits unwinding and see if there’s more cable still on the drum.