[c350ia] Raymarine Autopilot
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tjr3c@comcast.net
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:43:28 +0000
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Mark,
I had a similar problem on my 2005 C350. I e-mailed Raymarine's technical assistance and got into phone contact with them. They were very helpful and gave me a few suggested tests to perform to help determine the source of the problem. Bottom line, I did have to remove the computer but in my case, it was located underneath the aft berth on the fiberglass wall that separates the two after compartments. It was easy to get the wires out by pushing a tab inward and pulling the wires out. I carefully labeled each wire with tape so I would know where it goes when it was time to reinstall. Raymarine replaced a few bad capacitors and sent the unit back. You really need three hands to reinstall because you are working upside down and you will need a hand with flashlight etc. It really wasn't that hard to do. I also replaced the fluxgate compass which is located in the lower portion of the aft portside cabinet.
Tim
C350 #332
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From: "Mark W. Schlussel" <mark1852@optonline.net>
Hello everyone. I have the Raymarine electronics package installed on my 2005 C350. The package includes the autopilot which is connected to the balance of the package (Chartplotter, Radar, GPS, etc) through the computer located behind the electronics panel at the Nav Station. Last season I found that the autopilot refused to maintain a course—and worse—on certain routes, would exhibit headings that could at times be more than 90 degrees off. I recalibrated several times—all to no avail. I also checked the fluxgate compass to see if the problem could be found there—but it appears to work fine. I intend to send the computer back to Raymarine for them to check it out as the likely source of the error. Has anyone removed their computer and found an easy way to disconnect the wiring so that re-installation will be relatively easy? I somehow assumed that the connector blocks to the computer could be removed with the wiring intact—apparently not. Any ideas??
Mark W. Schlussel
Legal Tender III
Great Neck, NY
mark1852@optonline.net
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<DIV>Mark,</DIV>
<DIV>I had a similar problem on my 2005 C350. I e-mailed Raymarine's technical assistance and got into phone contact with them. They were very helpful and gave me a few suggested tests to perform to help determine the source of the problem. Bottom line, I did have to remove the computer but in my case, it was located underneath the aft berth on the fiberglass wall that separates the two after compartments. It was easy to get the wires out by pushing a tab inward and pulling the wires out. I carefully labeled each wire with tape so I would know where it goes when it was time to reinstall. Raymarine replaced a few bad capacitors and sent the unit back. You really need three hands to reinstall because you are working upside down and you will need a hand with flashlight etc. It really wasn't that hard to do. I also replaced the fluxgate compass which is located in the lower portion of the aft portside cabinet.</DIV>
<DIV>Tim</DIV>
<DIV>C350 #332</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Hello everyone.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I have the Raymarine electronics package installed on my 2005 C350.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The package includes the autopilot which is connected to the balance of the package (Chartplotter, Radar, GPS, etc) through the computer located behind the electronics panel at the Nav Station.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Last season I found that the autopilot refused to maintain a course—and worse—on certain routes, would exhibit headings that could at times be more than 90 degrees off.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I recalibrated several times—all to no avail.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I also checked the fluxgate compass to see if the problem could be found there—but it appears to work fine.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I intend to send the computer back to Raymarine for them to check it out as the likely source of th!
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.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Has anyone removed their computer and found an easy way to disconnect the wiring so that re-installation will be relatively easy?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I somehow assumed that the connector blocks to the computer could be removed with the wiring intact—apparently not.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Any ideas??<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></P>
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From: "Mark W. Schlussel" <mark1852@optonline.net>
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