Wiring a Superwinch LT3000 Winch to an ATV/UTV

Updated 01/11/2016 | Published 01/09/2016

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Question:

where does the red wire hook to on a Suzuki king quad 500 2015

asked by: Gwyn

Expert Reply:

If you are talking about the red wire from the handlebar switch on the LT3000 winch # SW1130220 then it connects to the ignition switch on your 2015 Suzuki King Quad 500. Basically, it needs to attach to a wire that only has power when the ignition is turned on. The ignition switch wire that has power with the ignition on is the recommended wire. Use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to identify the wire that only has power when the ignition is on. I have included a picture showing the wiring.

The installation instructions for the wiring are as follows:

Route the Red wire from the handlebar switch to the ignition switch and connect to the wire that is powered when ignition is in the ON position ONLY.

Route the two wires from the solenoid to the motor. Route the two wires from the solenoid to the battery. Attach the circuit breaker to the end of the red wire. Wrap the circuit breaker with electrical tape to prevent accidental short circuits.

Apply several layers of electrical tape where wiring may come into contact with sharp metal parts of the vehicle to prevent insulation abrasion or cutting.

Attach the short circuit breaker wire to the battery positive terminal and reattach the terminal to the battery. Connect the remaining black solenoid wire to the battery negative terminal and connect the terminal to the battery.