Autopilot oil leak.
I've observed a small amount of oil leaking from my Simrad (2019) reversible pump motor over the last few weeks. The oil seems to appear right under the fittings.
Yesterday I got a "no rudder response error" when trying to engage the autopilot. The pump motor runs and the controller shows the correct course. But with the boat moving the autopilot just cuts out with the "no rudder response" error.
Sitting at the dock, when I engage the autopilot you can hear the motor running but the rudder is not moving.
Simrad manual says motor has fittings with O-rings. Should I just try to tighten the fittings? Should I replace the o-rings?
Where would I get the o-rings?
The boat has a seastar dual helm hydraulic steering system and I can still steer the boat. I have not checked the oil levels at the helms yet.
Any guidance appreciated.
TIA
I've observed a small amount of oil leaking from my Simrad (2019) reversible pump motor over the last few weeks. The oil seems to appear right under the fittings.
Yesterday I got a "no rudder response error" when trying to engage the autopilot. The pump motor runs and the controller shows the correct course. But with the boat moving the autopilot just cuts out with the "no rudder response" error.
Sitting at the dock, when I engage the autopilot you can hear the motor running but the rudder is not moving.
Simrad manual says motor has fittings with O-rings. Should I just try to tighten the fittings? Should I replace the o-rings?
Where would I get the o-rings?
The boat has a seastar dual helm hydraulic steering system and I can still steer the boat. I have not checked the oil levels at the helms yet.
Any guidance appreciated.
TIA