Windlass fuse

[bentsang]

Dear all;
I have a difficult time on finding the 3A fuse for the windlass, I have located the breaker fuse (70A) behind the helm station panel but unable to located the 3A fuse for the switch. My windlass will only make clicking noise when I clicked on the up/down switch, I have used multimeter to test the 70A breaker and seems to be ok. Any suggestion? My boat is 2012 Cutwater C28. Thank you 😀 😀

 

[Scottfree]

Check the wire connection from your windlass to the harness. It's likely wrapped up in your chain locker. The windlass when purchased comes with about a foot long pigtail for making the connection to power. The installer likely used crush type connectors and wrapped it in electrical tape. This connection corrodes.

Good Luck, Leon

 

[knotflying]

could be a couple of things. As mentioned, check all your connections. It could also be the solenoid contactor. Here are some troubleshooting steps.

1.Anchor rode pays out independently while windlass is not in use.
• This problem is a result of not securing the anchor rode combined with the gypsy drive cap being
slack. Tighten the gypsy drive cap using the winch handle and always secure the anchor rode
independently of the windlass when not in use.
2.Failure to operate or sluggish operation.
• The majority of these problems are electrical in nature. It is essential that the proper voltage be
maintained. The proper voltage on a 12 Volt system is 13.5 Volts, constant low voltage will damage
motor.
Ensure electrical cable size is large enough to handle the current draw and keep voltage drop within
acceptable limits.
• Check control switches, connections, battery condition, isolator switch, fuse and motor for
operation failure.
3.Failure to operate.
• Is there a voltage at the input terminals to the contactor and switches. Check the circuit breaker/
isolator switch and any fuses.
• Operate the switch. Is there voltage at the positive switch terminal on the solenoid. If not, the switch
(or its wiring), is difective.
• Keep the switch activated. Is there voltage at the main output terminal on the contactor. If not check
the contactor coil ground circuit. If okay, replace the contactor.
• Check the voltage at the motor. If voltage of at least 12.5 volts is present and the motor does not
operate, the motor is defective.
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[bentsang]

Thank you for all the advises, I will try it out this weekend