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Smittybilt X20 Controller Replacement?

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As the title explains, I recently lost/then found my winch controller shattered in pieces. Does anyone know of a solution to replace it? The wireless option is around $250 but would prefer a non-wireless/cheaper option going forward so it doesn't get left on my bumper anymore lol. Any help is appreciated, and does someone know how to "jump" the winch as my flatlink is now dangling as I cant tighten it against the fairlead.
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Maybe borrow someone’s remote to tighten the cable until you replace it? You may be able to replace it with a compatible wired remote for a lot less.
 

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The inside of your winch control box should look something like this:

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The small terminals on the side of the solenoids are what engage the solenoids. Absolutely do not jump the large terminals or you will directly short your battery to ground! One solenoid is in and one is out. Connecting a jumper between the small terminals should activate the solenoid and cause the winch to spool in or out. Don't attempt this if you don't fully understand what you are doing! I am not responsible for burnt up winches, fried electrical systems, lost fingers, or spilled beers...
 

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Ouch. That is more than half what I paid for the winch. Time to attach the remote to a lanyard.
Looks like a Gen1 wired winch is about 1/10 the Gen2 wireless.
 

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I called Smittybilt and was told the gen 2 XRC wired remote will work with the X20 winch so now im just waiting for it to come in the mail. Ill update the thread once I find out if it works or not.
 

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I called Smittybilt and was told the gen 2 XRC wired remote will work with the X20 winch so now im just waiting for it to come in the mail. Ill update the thread once I find out if it works or not.
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Did it ended up working for you? I bought a x20 winch without a remote and I'm trying to find a replacement
 
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Did it ended up working for you? I bought a x20 winch without a remote and I'm trying to find a replacement
The controllers were backordered and havent received the controller yet, I will keep you posted once i receive it.
 

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Any update on if the XRC remote works on the X20? I just bought a used Rubicon with an X20 gen 2 winch with no remote in sight.
 

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