I am having an issue with my Furuno NavPilot 511 and the Rudder Reference Unit FAP-6112. When turning either to port or starboard, the rudder degree turn display jumps from say 3 degrees to 18 or another random number. This happens randomly as the wheel is turning, and it makes the autopilot jig all over the place, overcorrecting. It will sometimes just settle down and work correctly and then it will jump around.
This happens whether the autopilot is engaged or not engaged and I am hand steering. I’ve checked the RRU, made sure it was secure, and everything seems to be connected correctly. Any suggestions? Worst part is it appears to be intermittent.
This happens whether the autopilot is engaged or not engaged and I am hand steering. I’ve checked the RRU, made sure it was secure, and everything seems to be connected correctly. Any suggestions? Worst part is it appears to be intermittent.