Check engine light when using winch
02-02-2011, 04:33 PM
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Check engine light when using winch
So every time i use my winch i get a check engine light and my esp turns on. The code it throws is the camshaft position sensor error etc... Is this typical and im assuming it is throwing a code just because of the battery being drawn down. Anyone else have this issue?
02-02-2011, 07:45 PM
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I haven't had this problem, but battery drain is drolly a good guess as to why it is throwing a code. I run dedicated lines to power and ground from the winch fyi if that helps. Also running a red top optima if that makes any difference, let's not get into the battery debate tho, just trying to help find the problem.
02-02-2011, 08:36 PM
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Someone posted that while using his winch, the rear brake lines burned up. His winch was grounded to the chassis. That's an indication the electronics may also be at risk.
02-03-2011, 01:44 PM
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Its grounded back to the battery. As long as i keep it tached up a lil i have no probs so looks like dual batterys for me or superchips with idle up is on the to do list