P700 OEM Winch Mount Kit (Wiring Harness)

[tonyc]

Hi, I am relatively new to the site and brand new to the UTV/ATV world. I purchased a 2019 700-4 DLX in November. I am getting ready to accessorize it with electronics. I am researching winches and was interested in the Warn but not necessarily the ProVantage model that Honda sells. I am interested in the VRX 45-S model. So my question is: Is buying the OEM Winch Mount kit worth the money for the plug and play wiring harness? I am assuming that the VRX (which is the updated version of the ProVantage) will wire in the same way as the ProVantage. But by purchasing the VRX model it already comes with all the wiring, just not set up for plug and play with Honda. I would already have to purchase the mounting plate which would come in the mount kit from Honda. I just don't know if that plug and play wiring harness is really worth the extra money? I don't have the machine at my house, it is at my cabin and I will be bringing it home to work on shortly, so I cant go and nose around the machine to investigate the ease of wiring. I also would also like to add other lights etc.. so would I be cutting into the factory harness at some point anyways?

Thanks in advance for the guidance. This site is a wealth of knowledge and is greatly appreciated!

 

[Russ989]

Hi, I am relatively new to the site and brand new to the UTV/ATV world. I purchased a 2019 700-4 DLX in November. I am getting ready to accessorize it with electronics. I am researching winches and was interested in the Warn but not necessarily the ProVantage model that Honda sells. I am interested in the VRX 45-S model. So my question is: Is buying the OEM Winch Mount kit worth the money for the plug and play wiring harness? I am assuming that the VRX (which is the updated version of the ProVantage) will wire in the same way as the ProVantage. But by purchasing the VRX model it already comes with all the wiring, just not set up for plug and play with Honda. I would already have to purchase the mounting plate which would come in the mount kit from Honda. I just don't know if that plug and play wiring harness is really worth the extra money? I don't have the machine at my house, it is at my cabin and I will be bringing it home to work on shortly, so I cant go and nose around the machine to investigate the ease of wiring. I also would also like to add other lights etc.. so would I be cutting into the factory harness at some point anyways?

Thanks in advance for the guidance. This site is a wealth of knowledge and is greatly appreciated!

Welcome to the club @tonyc, I hope you are enjoying your new Honda. You should check out the Honda SxS store on this site. Our fearless leader @Hondasxs is always configuring new plug and play items for us to purchase. He may have just what you need! Let me know if you don’t find what your looking for and I’ll dig a little deeper for you.

 

[tonyc]

Hi Russ989,

Thank you! and thank you for the rapid response and advise. I have not yet searched the SXS Store. I will definitely check it out. If i don't have any luck I will be sure to reach out.

 

[Hondasxs]

so would I be cutting into the factory harness at some point anyways

Welcome to the club.
No need to cut any OEM wires. I'm working to build plug and play kits for all models.

I have a plug-n-play adaptor thay you need to run your winch and/or other accessories.
KEY ON POWER Harness for Honda Pioneer 1000, 700, and 500.


I have also found a source for headlight-on power if interested. Great for switch led backlighting or controling a relay based on headlights-ON.

But. I need some help testing if anyone interested in such.

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[tonyc]

Thank you...

I was just looking at your Key On Power Harness, I am definitely interested in that! So you do not currently have a harness for a winch? It seems that the key on power harness seems to be the ticket and cleanest install for tying into factory wiring. The rest is mounting the components and running your wires and dressing them accordingly. So maybe that harness is a waste of money... Still trying to figure this all out without the machine in front of me. After this project I hopefully will be much more savvy of the electrical system of these machines.

 

[Russ989]

Thank you...

I was just looking at your Key On Power Harness, I am definitely interested in that! So you do not currently have a harness for a winch? It seems that the key on power harness seems to be the ticket and cleanest install for tying into factory wiring. The rest is mounting the components and running your wires and dressing them accordingly. So maybe that harness is a waste of money... Still trying to figure this all out without the machine in front of me. After this project I hopefully will be much more savvy of the electrical system of these machines.

Yes, the key on harness is what you need, it will power the winch only when the key is on. Whatever winch you get will come with the relay and power cables needed. Also, the site store sells winches as well FYI. They are not Warn but many of the members have them and are satisfied.

 

[Hondasxs]

Most winch kits come with everything u need. After running the main power wires from the battery to the contactor then to the winch. And the switch wires. After this, it requires u to tap a 12v supply for switch/contactor control.

That's where this key-on harness will help.

Now there is cheaper oem options. But it's not quite as clean leaving hanging wires and what not.


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[tonyc]

Sounds pretty straight forward. What is the difference from the key on harness you sell vs. the sub harness from Honda?

I appreciate all the knowledge and advise...

 

[Hondasxs]

The one from Honda is a little cheaper. But there seems to be so much confusion on which sub harness you actually need to do what. Then there is 4 or 5 wires that go different places.

I made this kit for the 1000. Which just happens to fit the 700, 500, and Talon all the same.

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[tonyc]

I did notice the Honda sub harness has more leads. Any idea what the extra leads are for? It appears there is a plug and 3 bullet connectors. Assuming the 2 plug style ends are the connections between the 12v (cigarette Lighter) and the source. Do we know what the other 3 leads (bullet connectors) are for? Short of buying it and metering it out.. Now i'm just curious...

 

[Neohio]

I did notice the Honda sub harness has more leads. Any idea what the extra leads are for? It appears there is a plug and 3 bullet connectors. Assuming the 2 plug style ends are the connections between the 12v (cigarette Lighter) and the source. Do we know what the other 3 leads (bullet connectors) are for? Short of buying it and metering it out.. Now i'm just curious...

Just for different factory Honda accessories.

 

[tonyc]

Thank you everyone for the good input!!!

 

[Rerun7]

Ok, so I’m a total noob when it comes to wiring and am in a similar boat as the OP.

I’m looking to add a winch and a light bar. Will that harness run both or would I have to tap into a different wire for each accessory?

BTW - first post, just got home with a 2019 700-4 deluxe!

 

[Hondasxs]

Ok, so I’m a total noob when it comes to wiring and am in a similar boat as the OP.

I’m looking to add a winch and a light bar. Will that harness run both or would I have to tap into a different wire for each accessory?

BTW - first post, just got home with a 2019 700-4 deluxe!

Welcome to the club!
how many amps or watts is the light bar you are looking at?
The winch is fine. The light bar we need to know about.
Let me know.
Thanks.

 

[Rerun7]

I haven’t even started heavily researching yet but probably something similar to what’s on my truck which would be 350w 29 amps

Not sure if that’s too big for a UTV. It’s a 42 inch curved bar. I could probably go down in size a bit if needed. I do quite a bit of night hunting so a good light bar is helpful.

 

[Hondasxs]

Ok.
In that case. You would need to run a relay for the main light bar fed from the battery or other source.

The power wire above would be for the relay and winch controls.

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[akmarcd]

I have the same 2019 machine and bought the Honda factory winch and mounting kit. This was my fourth winch install. My previous installs were non-OEM winches and kits. The winches were all the same and all were Warns and I found little differences other than the model numbers. The mounting kits were quite a bit different. The non-OEM kits were generic but the OEM Honda Kit was top notch. All of the cables were cut to length and wrapped with plastic sheathing and taped perfectly. The cable ends were installed with good quality boots (post covers). There was no need to cut into any wiring as "tees" were provided to splice into the wiring. The quality of the parts were very good and I felt like they made a good effort for wiring to remain unharmed. The install was straightforward but took some time. The most difficult part was the relay as access was tough. I installed it where the directions said and thought it was a good location. All cable lengths were perfect. FYI, Honda does not provide instructions but if you look up the Honda Part number online, you can print out the instructions. Both OEM winch and install kit were more expensive than non-OEM but the quality of the install kit was great.