Thread: Smittybuilt 8K winch problem

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  1. #1 Smittybuilt 8K winch problem 
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    I've had the Smittybuilt 8K winch for about 4 months and used it about 4 times with no problems. Today while rewinding the line at home the winch would not turn off even when I unpluged the remote switch. Had to very fast unhook from battery to stop the winch. Luckly I was not in the mountains while winching. After several minutes of being off the winch started working ok. Very scary. Contacting company this week. Anyone had this problem ?
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    Havent had a problem with mine sense ive had it, But it seems like it might be grounding out on something.

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    Called the company today. They are sending out new winch. They say bad relay or something. Should get new motor/line in a few days and then will send back defective one with free shipping. Hope they come thru as I am leaving on 4wd trip friday.
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