JackH Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I have a 2015 305 walk around. The windlass wont respond to the deck of panel switches. I checked the breakers and no issue. Anyone know where the solenoid switch is, or have any ideas? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2-N-TOW Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Use a multimeter to be sure you have 12 volts on both side of the windlass breaker. If 12volts on both sides, check connections at the windlass. If it is a Lewmar windlass, I don't think there are any solenoid switches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Anderlucci Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 Hi @JackH, I am having a similar issue with a R265, the windlass works fine if I provide 12v directly to either of the windlass wires but once attached to the main control unit / solenoid I won't work. I know they are different boats, but did you manage to find out where the control unit / contactor / solenoid sits in your boat? I didn't manage to locate mine yet... 😞 Thx in advance, Luigi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2-N-TOW Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 I don't know where your primary switch is. Can you trace the 2 wires at the windlass back to the point they come out under the dash? My first guess is both the control box and contactor are behind the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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