Warn winch help

[jgroesbeck]

Hey Guys,
Looking for a little help installing a WARN XT25 on my 2010’ Polaris 550XP. I’ve done pretty well thus far, but have one question regarding the wires coming off the rocker switch. No issues with the two large connections, as I know they attach to the contactor, mounted on the frame near the radiator. My main question is where to splice the 20g red wire coming off of the wires coming out of the rocker switch?

The book says to “Splice the end of the red 20ga wire to a key controlled, fused, accessory circuit (powerpoint) of the ATV (use the provided wire splice). Using a test light, locate a suitable wire from the ATV key switch. The wire should only have power when the key is in the "ON" position.”

There are four wires coming out of the ignition piece that are colored 1. red/white 2. red/black 3. orange and 4. white/red. Looking at a wire diagram in a service manual, I would guess that either the red/white, red/black, or orange wire will work. Can anyone confirm this for me?
Also, when it comes to splicing, I intend to splice both wires together right next to the ignition piece. Are there any issues with splicing it there?

Appreciate the help gents

Cheers,
JG

[KevGuy]

Originally Posted by jgroesbeck

Hey Guys,
Looking for a little help installing a WARN XT25 on my 2010’ Polaris 550XP. I’ve done pretty well thus far, but have one question regarding the wires coming off the rocker switch. No issues with the two large connections, as I know they attach to the contactor, mounted on the frame near the radiator. My main question is where to splice the 20g red wire coming off of the wires coming out of the rocker switch?

The book says to “Splice the end of the red 20ga wire to a key controlled, fused, accessory circuit (powerpoint) of the ATV (use the provided wire splice). Using a test light, locate a suitable wire from the ATV key switch. The wire should only have power when the key is in the "ON" position.”

There are four wires coming out of the ignition piece that are colored 1. red/white 2. red/black 3. orange and 4. white/red. Looking at a wire diagram in a service manual, I would guess that either the red/white, red/black, or orange wire will work. Can anyone confirm this for me?
Also, when it comes to splicing, I intend to splice both wires together right next to the ignition piece. Are there any issues with splicing it there?

Appreciate the help gents

Cheers,
JG

I just put a RT30 on my quad. I had the same issue, but I got my neighbour next door to help me out. I think we went into the red/white. The key is that the circuit is live when the key is in the "on" position.

[jgroesbeck]

Originally Posted by KevGuy

I just put a RT30 on my quad. I had the same issue, but I got my neighbour next door to help me out. I think we went into the red/white. The key is that the circuit is live when the key is in the "on" position.

I'll check the red/white connection in the morning. I checked that wire out with a voltage meter but couldn't get a reading on it with the key on. Maybe I'm not poking through the plastic casing enough to allow the voltage prongs to make contact? Thanks for the post.

JG

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Take the front pod off that is under the headlight. There will be a wire under there that is white with an orange stripe that is just sitting there going to nothing with a heat shrink on the end of it. That is the wire that I hooked mine to and it works perfectly. I need to get some pics of this.

[jgroesbeck]

Thanks for the input guys. I got it installed tonight and the optest was good. Now it's time to go out and put er to use