Windlass not working

[DarrenC]

This is my breaker. When I push on it I get nothing

 

[Lazy Daze]

I can't see the pic on my computer, but check for voltage coming into the breaker and going out. This will help narrow down the suspects. There shouldn't be two breakers in a single line, but double check in the bilge for the style I showed - just to be sure.

 

[DarrenC]

I have power at switch and when I move the toggle I get power on both sides so telling me switch is ok. No power on unit or box where controls hook to. Used a meter and no reading

 

[Lazy Daze]

Am at a different computer - still can't see a pic.

What about power across the breaker?

Check for breaker in bilge?

Does your solenoid have fuses on them?

Look into your owner's manual - there are wiring diagrams there - that will give you a better idea of the pathways that we're trying to nail down.

 

[tdschafer]

Am at a different computer - still can't see a pic.

What about power across the breaker?

Check for breaker in bilge?

Does your solenoid have fuses on them?

Look into your owner's manual - there are wiring diagrams there - that will give you a better idea of the pathways that we're trying to nail down.

There's no pic on my phone either.

 

[DarrenC]

Update to my situation. Wire at switch for windlass had no power. Took panel apart and traced the wire to a connection. Jumped wire at connection and windlass worked. So now I needed to find where that wire went. I found it in engines compartment connected to a solenoid moved wires around and presto the windlass is working. I’m thinking the solenoid and connections need a good cleaning.. going to tackle that on Monday. Really do want to move it because it’s working lol...

 

[rcknecht]

You breaker is very different than mine.. I don't have a red button...

 

[sbmcwilliam]

Last year my Windlass turned on by itself, ejected the line and burned the motor out. I replaced the motor and everything works fine EXCEPT; I cannot turn the anchor light (and as such the power) to the Windlass. My mechanic tracked it back today and believe it's the selenoid in the bilge. Where did you purchase the replacement selenoid as it appears that's why I will need?

 

[DarrenC]

Last year my Windlass turned on by itself, ejected the line and burned the motor out. I replaced the motor and everything works fine EXCEPT; I cannot turn the anchor light (and as such the power) to the Windlass. My mechanic tracked it back today and believe it's the selenoid in the bilge. Where did you purchase the replacement selenoid as it appears that's why I will need?

 

[DarrenC]

My problem was solenoid in bilge.. I moved the connections around and it started working. I cleaned all the terminals. Hardest part was finding it in the bilge I traced the wire from fuse panel and found it.