james231410

Member

• Jan 23, 2006

• #1

Had an electric winch fitted to my TD5 but the the garage tell me they wired it to my alternator ( did I hear him right)...Is this right?....I may well be being stupid here as I am as much use with car electrics as mud flaps on a tortoise

 

webby

New Member

• Jan 23, 2006

• #2

what? never heard of that one before, I have mine on the battery. Its easy to install and easy to remove.

 

james231410

Member

• Jan 23, 2006

• #3

well basically the leads did not reach!...the winch does work OK...

 

webby

New Member

• Jan 23, 2006

• #4

well, i extended mine, I have heard people powering it through the head lights, I’m not winch expert, but that’s the way I have done mine, it works when the engine is switched off

 

S

slob

Well-Known Member

• Jan 23, 2006

• #5

electrically the output from the alt and the pos on the battery are the same point. so it don't really make much difference it just seems a bit daft and its not good practice. it would make more sense to extend the leads and that way if you have a problem the cables will be easier to get to.. if i was you i would also check to ensure they have put a fuse in the circuit. other wise when it goes wrong so will yer alt.