Well unfortunately my problem is not a loose wire...I did the test on the motor, it works fine; problem is with the control head but only for autopilot, the main function of the unit, but I like that it still gives a correct digital heading and a measure of rudder angle so I won't rush the control head in for repair, probably do that this winter, I lived without autosteering before so that's what I have til next summer, no autosteering, unless I can find a deal on a control head...I found the service manual here and it explained how to take apart and test, maybe others here could use the reference too:
http://www.ganssle.com/jack/st4000.pdf Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, *Alianna* Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 8:27 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > The connectors can get loose on the back of the control head, as well. Ask > me how I know. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > > On 6 July 2015 at 14:30, Joel Aronson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> It was just the wire lead to the motor. Pushed it in and tightened the >> lock nut. Mine is a little newer X 5 so the connector might be different. I >> hope it's that simple for you! >> >> Joel >> >> >> On Monday, July 6, 2015, dwight veinot via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Thanks Joel, I will check that...can you tell me how to open the motor >>> housing in order to see the wires >>> >>> Dwight Veinot >>> C&C 35 MKII, *Alianna* >>> Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS >>> d.ve...@bellaliant.net >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 5:11 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Dwight, >>>> >>>> I've had the same problem twice, and both times it was a loose wire on >>>> the back of the motor. Felt stupid the second time! wonder how I'll feel >>>> the third time! >>>> >>>> Joel >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 3:37 PM, dwight veinot via CnC-List < >>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> For some reason my wheel pilot will not send a signal to the drive >>>>> motor. It worked fine just after completing the compass deviation >>>>> procedure which gave 3 degrees but then when I next went to use it in AUTO >>>>> mode nothing happened, no +1 or +10 or -1 or -10 response from the motor >>>>> that drives the wheel and therefore no auto steering but everything else, >>>>> like heading and rudder angle worked fine. Can anyone shed light on this, >>>>> like is there a test that I could do to see if the problem is with the >>>>> control unit or the drive motor? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Dwight Veinot >>>>> C&C 35 MKII, *Alianna* >>>>> Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS >>>>> d.ve...@bellaliant.net >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> Email address: >>>>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>>>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>>>> bottom of page at: >>>>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Joel >>>> 301 541 8551 >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Email address: >>>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>>> bottom of page at: >>>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> -- >> Joel >> 301 541 8551 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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