RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Winch Motor: Description and Operation
MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
Motor
The winch is driven on one end by a two direction electric motor powered by the vehicle electrical system. The motor is internally protected by a thermal
switch that is activated when the motor gets too hot to operate efficiently.
Winch motor controls consist of a relay pack mounted to the motor, and a remote control connected to the relay pack with a cord. The winch power
source cables are connected to the relay pack which in turn feeds power to the winch motor through electrical cable connections. The main function of
the relay pack is to allow the operator to switch the winch on and off in both directions. The winch relay pack also includes a Low Voltage Interrupt
(LVI) used to prevent winch operation in the event of battery power dropping below 10 volts.
