I had exactly the same problem. Changed out the wheel unit with a new-to-me (but better condition) unit. Thought that solved the problem. Did it again! I found that if I switch off the power to the controller I do not have the problem. I know only switch on the auto helm power when I am using it - and switch it off whenever I steer by hand.
Clearly the problem lies with the controller - and mine is the old black unit - so no chance of repair / replacement!! -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT On Sep 29, 2013, at 17:52, David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> wrote: > I had a problem with my autopilot today I could use some feedback on. For > the last few weeks, the lever that engages/disengages the autopilot would > periodically release so that the autopilot ceased being able to turn the > wheel. Once engaged, it seemed to work fine, but the initial engagement > seemed to not always stay locked in. Today, as luck would have it, I was > maneuvering in the 10 minutes before that start gun, engaged the pilot to > make and adjustment forward, and could not get it to disengage. The wheel > was effectively locked so I could steer with the autopilot, but not by hand. > After futzing with it for a few minutes, (trying to not hit someone trying to > start) I gave up, lowered the sails, threw out the anchor and proceeded to > remove the unit from the wheel. We only started a few minutes late, but it > was annoying to say the least. I have brought the unit home and I can see no > way to get inside it to see if I can figure out what is going on with the > connect/disconnect lever. No disassembly instructions in the manual. Is > this a "send it back to the factory", "throw it in the trash" or other > solution? Thanks- Dave > > > David Knecht > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <pastedGraphic.tiff> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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