Raymarine autopilot wont disengage st6002

[BalideMAS]

Hi! I am having problems with my autopilot ST6002, it does not disengage when pressing "STAND by" mode, even if I disconect it from the electrical panel and it blocks the steering. I have noticed the electrovalve is cracked and some conectors are rusty (or very rusty...).The model is a Power Delta 80024 12V DC. I suspect the clutch coil needs replacement but I can't find the electrovalve model I am looking for and even if I find it I am not sure how easy is to replace or if I have missdiagnosed the problem.
Could anyone please advise if the diagnose is correct and, if it is. any ideas of where can I find the electrovalve model or an compatible one?
We are currently between Greece and Turkey and have to cruised all the way back to Spain with our three young daughters so any help will be very much appreciated.
Cheers!
Patricia

[BalideMAS]

Originally Posted by BalideMAS

Hi! I am having problems with my autopilot ST6002, it does not disengage when pressing "STAND by" mode, even if I disconect it from the electrical panel and it blocks the steering. I have noticed the electrovalve is cracked and some conectors are rusty (or very rusty...).The model is a Power Delta 80024 12V DC. I suspect the clutch coil needs replacement but I can't find the electrovalve model I am looking for and even if I find it I am not sure how easy is to replace or if I have missdiagnosed the problem.
Could anyone please advise if the diagnose is correct and, if it is. any ideas of where can I find the electrovalve model or an compatible one?
We are currently between Greece and Turkey and have to cruised all the way back to Spain with our three young daughters so any help will be very much appreciated.
Cheers!
Patricia

I forgot to add that very occasionally it does not engage neither. a good shake to the electricalvalve since to do the job though....