Where & How to Mount Winch Cut-Off Switch

[KreeHBronco]

I am in the process of installing a Warn Zeon Platinum winch using a Lobo Hidden Winch skid plate. Because this winch is controlled by a remote control, I thought it would be a good idea to install a cut-off switch in the engine bay to stop battery drain that might occur due to the winch looking for the remote. Anyway, I bought a 500A manual switch from Amazon (see pic below). My problem is where and how to mount it. I have the 2.3L new (2025/2026) engine so my engine compartment might be different than earlier models. I thought about mounting it where the current battery chassis ground stud is, using M6 rivnuts, and moving the ground connection elsewhere or if I had an aftermarket braket that would allow installation on the side of the battery or ... So, I decided to ask the forum for advice/suggestions. Here are some pics:

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[Brian_B]

Bracket to this mount point

 

[Brian_B]

I have a cutout solenoid mounted there:

 

[Valhalla]

Does the winch look for the remote or the remote for the winch?

 

[KreeHBronco]

Does the winch look for the remote or the remote for the winch?

Maybe both? I think there is some kind of handshake where the winch and remote connect.

 

[Valhalla]

Maybe both? I think there is some kind of handshake where the winch and remote connect.

Google agrees on mine anyway (smittybuilt) unless I use the off switch on the winch (I don't I had no idea why it was needed) then the winch is scanning for "handshake". I will start flipping it off (only figuratively, I really like the winch!)

 

[Freebird32]

I installed a bracket for my winch control box and the solenoid in front of battery. My solenoid is connected to Aux switch 3 since the aux wire comes out right there.

 

[stetch]

Can't you just power the winch with the aux switches (if you have them) vs needing a separate cutoff? Aux 1 or 2 are 30/15 amp respectively, which should be good for the winch.

 

[Brian_B]

Can't you just power the winch with the aux switches (if you have them) vs needing a separate cutoff? Aux 1 or 2 are 30/15 amp respectively, which should be good for the winch.

Winches can exceed 500A

 

[stetch]

If you can power the controller separately that can be on the switch and will do what you are looking for. Warns have the power separated I believe

 

[Roger123]

Can't you just power the winch with the aux switches (if you have them) vs needing a separate cutoff? Aux 1 or 2 are 30/15 amp respectively, which should be good for the winch.

You could use an Aux switch to trigger a solenoid (relay) to power the winch but no, you cannot power the winch directly through an Aux switch.

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