Installed WARN Power Interrupt Kit - A few notes

[Kleiss1]

Looks good. I just did that and I am running it off aux 3 and mounted the driving lights relay to the bracket as well.

Is Aux. 3 the 40 amp?

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[Terpsmandan]

Yes.

 

[Kleiss1]

Amazon has that same solenoid for under $30.

 

[jaymz]

Keep in mind that the Warn disconnect is only rated for intermittent use. A continuous duty solenoid would be a better choice.

I used a 500a continuous duty mounted to the firewall with a piece of 2x2 aluminum angle that I notched to fit around the tab on the wire chase.

 

[Kleiss1]

So a 300 or 400amp at least?

 

[jaymz]

So a 300 or 400amp at least?

Depends on the winch specs, but 400 amp continuous should be sufficient for pretty much anything that you'd put on a Jeep.

Don't get me wrong, an intermittent duty solenoid is probably fine and will likely never be an issue. But considering that a continuous duty solenoid can be had for the same money, it's one less thing to think about while you're doing a recovery.

 

[zouch]

i don’t think so; check your Owners Manual, but in my ‘21, Aux #3 is one of the smaller-gauge (15A?) wires that J**p recommends for the small LED lights.

@Terpsmandan

Is Aux. 3 the 40 amp?

 

[Terpsmandan]

i don’t think so; check your Owners Manual, but in my ‘21, Aux #3 is one of the smaller-gauge (15A?) wires that J**p recommends for the small LED lights.

@Terpsmandan

Yup, my bad. The solenoid only pulls less than 5 so Aux 3 will be fine.

 

[pmarold21]

Just finished with my install. Had to fabricate the bracket for the solenoid (decking brace cut to size and then plasticized). The 4xe battery and fuse box made me look for a different spot. Pretty pleased with how it turned out.

 

[doc_riverz]

For peace of mind, I decided to install this. I read up on other installs, decided not to go direct to battery, and got some good ideas.

First what do you get for $80-$100 depending on where you purchase it – you get this:

I used my Aux Switch (simple hookup to Aux2) so didn’t use the switch and associated wire harnesses. I went with the Strong Tie 24Z Bracket, not the smaller 23 which had been recommended.

The 24Z is a perfect fit and the right strength to never have to worry about it. It slips between the Fender and Chassis and allows the Solenoid mounting a large enough surface. On the 23 Bracket, the ends of the Solenoid mounts were protruding past the ends of the Bracket. I then drilled the holes for the Solenoid and Bracket mounting and painted it with this product:

Great coverage after 4 coats and a little extra protection. After that made up my Ground Strap Harness

and connected it to a chassis ground stud available right at the Bracket location. Then added a wire loom to the provided positive harness.

After that I drilled 23/64” holes for M6 Inserts, painted the holes for protection, installed the Inserts

and then bolted everything up - used blue Loctite on fasteners-

(Do not forget to slip on the Terminal Boots) Installation came out good and is very sturdy.

Excellent install report! Appreciate you taking time to share this clean install with us.

 

[Ranger-Buddy]

I know this is old, but thanks for the info. I just added the Warn Interrupt switch to my set up. Works and looks great!

 

[jbcrane]

I know this is old, but thanks for the info. I just added the Warn Interrupt switch to my set up. Works and looks great!

Looking good. Textbook.

 

[Terpsmandan]

Exactly what mine looks like. Only issue that I can see is that it has to come out of you replace the battery.

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