So the only reason that I need to wire it into the ignition ,is so I don't accidently activate the winch,I thought that if I didn't, that the winch or switch ,if they stuck on or anything happened to one of them, that it might burn all the wiring out on the atv or even burn the whole atv.SO THE ONLY THING I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT, IF I DON"T WIRE INTO THE IGNITION,IS ACCIDENTLY ACTIVATING THE WINCH