That's excellent information, Dwight, Thanks. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC
On 7 July 2015 at 16:00, dwight veinot via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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 >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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