P700 LT4000 solenoid... confused, maybe bad?

[Slackjaw]

Installed an Super winch LT4000 on my 18' P700 deluxe about 3 years ago but never wired it due to chasing electrical gremlins.

Finally getting around to wiring it up.
Used the key on power kit that connects to the rear of the ciggy lighter. Worked great! VERY easy to install.

My issue is this:

I have 12.5V On A & B+ lugs, Direct to battery.
I can hear the relay "clack" with authority when I hit the remote. All good so far.

I do not see 12v between F1 & F2 when I activate the remote. Wiring this solenoid any other way will result in a dead short based on meter continuity.

What could I be missing? The lugs are marked with red/black paint so polarity is ok.
Basic Test procedure for a solenoid?

I only have the one handheld rocker installed as control and it seems to be working (both directions make the solenoid clack)

See the difference between the B/W diagram and the other two pics?
If I wire mine like the B/W diagram, it will dead short the battery.

The one common is the Batt neg always goes to the lug with the jumper on it.

 

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[DRZRon1]

u have 2 12 volt coils on the contactor - from the center terminal to an end terminal should be xx ohms - so see if both coils have same ohms

the power contacts should have low impedance/resistance/continuity across the contacts in each direction

I’d put this on the bench with the battery - energize each coil or disconnect the winch wires and check for 12v across the power terminals - when you energize the opposite coil the voltage should go from positive to negative or vise versa