P500 Superwinch Terra Solenoid Question

[Foss]

So.... long, comedy-of-errors-story short, I dropped my solenoid from my superwinch terra 45 on my concrete garage floor while fabbing up my install. It looks fine but I shook it and something sounds a little loose inside. I didn’t shake it before, lol, so no idea if this is normal or not. Should I just order another one? It’ll be a bit of a pain to swap out once it’s in so I’m trying to figure out if I should be concerned or not. Thoughts??

 

[Bigtee]

I just installed mine but didn’t remember any rattle in it. Can you hook everything up and test before you install it?

 

[Foss]

Yes, that would be easier than finding out after the final install of everything. Thanks!

 

[Hondasxs]

I agree... It shouldn't rattle inside.
IDK... If it sounds like rocks.. Ya. I wouldn't install it... lol.

 

[Foss]

Thanks guys. It sounds like one piece moving, and not a lot but it’s obvious. I’d thought about testing like bigtee suggested or if I can test with a multimeter somehow. Bottom line, even if it worked out, I don’t know that I’d have confidence in it now anyway. Do it right, do it once.

I think it’s time to order a new solenoid.

 

[bowhunterbill]

Call the manufacturer and ask .

It shouldn’t break falling to the ground given the shock environment when mounted in a UTV.

Who knows- maybe they’ll send ya a new one for free if you’re nice on the call.


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[Foss]

Hi Bill-

I had the same thought so called this morning. The person I spoke to said they’d recommend ordering one even as a spare, and they wouldn’t have any to even buy until September. He said if I can find one at a different retailer I should order there. I did not push too hard since it was my fault but I was hoping for a little more help. Summit racing had them in stock so I’ve got another on its way.

I also agree it should be able to withstand that drop, and it may be fine. But without knowing if it “rattles” normally, I don’t trust installing it. Worst case, I have a spare on the shelf lol.

appreciate the feedback guys, thank you

 

[KYhillbilly]

Let me look i may have a spare as i didn't use mine i used a wireless controller and solenoid from another winch for my Terra 45

 

[Foss]

Thank you KYhillbilly, that’s very generous and I appreciate it, but I’ve already got a new one on the way. Lots of great folks on here!