Hello All,
I have a sudden failure of my
Raymarine autopilot. I have the Evo 1, Type 3 hydraulic
pump and ram. When I engage the
autopilot, I hear the
pump running for approx 5 seconds then it stops. No movement of the ram, which is of course connected to the quadrant.
I have read to disconnect the
rudder indicator, engage the autopilot and attempt to turn the
wheel to see if the ram
seals themselves have failed, but once the
rudder indicator is disconnected and I engage the autopilot, the system alarms "no rudder indicator" and the pilot will not engage at all.
Where to start to isolate the issue?
The fluid level is steady in the reservoir; no fluid
leaks.
Assuming I have to disconnect the ram and/or pump, suggestions to best contain the hydraulic fluid/keep the mess to a minimum.
Thank you in advance.