Windlass Up Button
Windlass Up Button
Can someone help me? My “up” button at the bow for my windlass stopped working. The down button works fine. I also have windlass controls on my Cobalt R6 OB by the helm and both the up and down buttons work there. Any idea how to fix the windlass up button at the bow?
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Re: Windlass Up Button
The UP button probably activates a relay and the relay contacts handle the high current of the windlass. If you hear the relay contacts when the DOWN button is pressed, do you the same thing when the UP button is pressed?
How comfortable are you with a multimeter?
How comfortable are you with a multimeter?
2007 Cobalt 240 with Merc 496 MAG Bravo 3
1977 18’ Beachcraft with Ford 302 V8 OMC 190
Whiskey Slough Marina
Holt, CA
1977 18’ Beachcraft with Ford 302 V8 OMC 190
Whiskey Slough Marina
Holt, CA
Re: Windlass Up Button
The winch does not turn when I push the Up button. But, it works fine when I push the down button.
I am not comfortable with a multimeter. Sorry.
Any suggestions on how to fix it?
I am not comfortable with a multimeter. Sorry.
Any suggestions on how to fix it?
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Re: Windlass Up Button
Perhaps this will be of some use? This diagram shows a “control box” that is nothing more than two relays in one package, but your installation might contain two separate relays.
https://yourboatstuff.com/troubleshoot ... -windlass/
The UP button, UP relay or any of the wiring or connections between these components or to the motor might be at fault. It is going to be difficult to determine where the fault lies without a multimeter. We can help guide you with using a multimeter in tracing out the problem.
Pictures would be helpful of the switches and relays.
https://yourboatstuff.com/troubleshoot ... -windlass/
The UP button, UP relay or any of the wiring or connections between these components or to the motor might be at fault. It is going to be difficult to determine where the fault lies without a multimeter. We can help guide you with using a multimeter in tracing out the problem.
Pictures would be helpful of the switches and relays.
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2007 Cobalt 240 with Merc 496 MAG Bravo 3
1977 18’ Beachcraft with Ford 302 V8 OMC 190
Whiskey Slough Marina
Holt, CA
1977 18’ Beachcraft with Ford 302 V8 OMC 190
Whiskey Slough Marina
Holt, CA
Re: Windlass Up Button
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Hey GaryC...so glad you found us.
Sometimes corrossion occurs between the electrical contacts. Maybe squirt some CRC electrical contact cleaner into the switch. It just might help with the contacts that can be dirty.
Any pics?
And welcome aboard mate.
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Hey GaryC...so glad you found us.
Sometimes corrossion occurs between the electrical contacts. Maybe squirt some CRC electrical contact cleaner into the switch. It just might help with the contacts that can be dirty.
Any pics?
And welcome aboard mate.
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Re: Windlass Up Button
Yes, I was able to fix the problem. Using the drawing, I checked the wiring and found a loose one. When I plugged it in, the up button worked.
Thank you for the advice.
Gary
Thank you for the advice.
Gary
Re: Windlass Up Button
Great
Thanks for the follow up Gary.
Thanks for the follow up Gary.
2002 Cobalt 262
&
2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
(CChat moderator)
&
2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
(CChat moderator)
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Re: Windlass Up Button
Gary,
Thanks for the feedback. That is great that you found and solved the problem!
Any pictures of the relays or buttons?
Thanks for the feedback. That is great that you found and solved the problem!
Any pictures of the relays or buttons?
2007 Cobalt 240 with Merc 496 MAG Bravo 3
1977 18’ Beachcraft with Ford 302 V8 OMC 190
Whiskey Slough Marina
Holt, CA
1977 18’ Beachcraft with Ford 302 V8 OMC 190
Whiskey Slough Marina
Holt, CA
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Re: Windlass Up Button
Once again, a CobaltChat member helped solve the problem.
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