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Forum: Marine Electronics

28-09-2010, 19:23

Replies: 24

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

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Posted By majkmil

Thanks Duncan, I thought that might be it. It...

Thanks Duncan, I thought that might be it. It says on there web site that you can add the G feature by purchasing an external sensor or you can have a dealer install a internal one. I doubt these...

Forum: Marine Electronics

27-09-2010, 20:31

Replies: 24

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

Views: 9,818

Posted By majkmil

Thanks, I have both boards side by side and they...

Thanks, I have both boards side by side and they look identical, but like you said it may be hard to identify. There is a small power pug with what looks like three wires that are routed under the...

Forum: Marine Electronics

27-09-2010, 18:20

Replies: 24

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

Views: 9,818

Posted By majkmil

They told me that was what they thought happened...

They told me that was what they thought happened to mine too. I thought the price was OK considering a new unit. The tech basically said he thought the SG3 was better than the newer X series. Does...

Forum: Marine Electronics

27-09-2010, 18:03

Replies: 24

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

Views: 9,818

Posted By majkmil

I took the course computer back to Raymarine and...

I took the course computer back to Raymarine and they fixed (replaced ) it for $699. Ouch! They don't really repair circuit boards and I can understand this to some extent. My old computer was the...

Forum: Marine Electronics

20-09-2010, 18:13

Replies: 24

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

Views: 9,818

Posted By majkmil

Wow! Broke the tiller arm. What system was that?...

Wow! Broke the tiller arm. What system was that? I will get a rudder reference sensor for the actual install, once I get this computer issue taken care of. I'll let you guys know how I make out. Just...

Forum: Marine Electronics

20-09-2010, 14:50

Replies: 24

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

Views: 9,818

Posted By majkmil

I spoke to service today and they had me check...

I spoke to service today and they had me check voltages out on the seatalk interface. Grey and red was supposed to have 12 volts ( power ) and grey and yellow would fluctuate between 8-11 volts or so...

Forum: Marine Electronics

19-09-2010, 18:58

Replies: 24

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

Views: 9,818

Posted By majkmil

Do I need the suppression ferrite for the test I...

Do I need the suppression ferrite for the test I am doing?

We had a beautiful sail today. Steady 12-13 Knts out of the SW, almost perfect. Nothing from Igor but we are only exposed to SW so pretty...

Forum: Marine Electronics

19-09-2010, 08:13

Replies: 24

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

Views: 9,818

Posted By majkmil

BTW I am out the door for a late summer sail on...

BTW I am out the door for a late summer sail on Buzzards Bay! Appreciate anymore comments.

Forum: Marine Electronics

19-09-2010, 08:11

Replies: 24

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

Views: 9,818

Posted By majkmil

Hi, The control head is connected by a seatalk...

Hi, The control head is connected by a seatalk cable and I am really just powering it up to see that it works in general ( ie. move the ram via the control head ). I pick up some 8 gauge cable that I...

Forum: Marine Electronics

19-09-2010, 05:39

Replies: 24

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

Views: 9,818

Posted By majkmil

Thanks Guys, I was thinking also about the...

Thanks Guys, I was thinking also about the voltage too. All of the components have there own wiring but I just ran the power to my car battery and even then I just jury rigged ( Mickey Moused? )...

Forum: Marine Electronics

18-09-2010, 20:47

Replies: 24

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

Views: 9,818

Posted By majkmil

Is there another way to check if the components...

Is there another way to check if the components are in working order, other than the drive unit which seems to be fine?

Forum: Marine Electronics

18-09-2010, 20:41

Replies: 24

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

Views: 9,818

Posted By majkmil

Raymarine S3 Autopilot Help

Hi, I have a Raymarine S3 (T400) course computer and a ST6001+ control head I bought used. I also have the Fluxgate compass and a Type 2 linear drive. I do not have the rudder sensor. I set up the...

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