[CA] [CA11] x-5 Wheel Pilot acting irratically

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Mike,

While dockside, verify that the motor phasing is correct by commanding Auto and then +10. Command the autopilot into Standby as soon as you can ascertain whether rudder is correctly applied. If not, then swap the motor lead to connections to the course computer.

As indicated within the FAQ addressing how to test the fluxgate compass, the fluxgate compass features mechanical components. It is possible that the fluxgate compass's moving parts may have failed in a manner causing them to bind. This condition may be verified by executing a slow turn at a constant rate of turn through 360 degrees while observing the reported heading. Should the heading pause (i.e. not change or not be reflective of the rate or turn), then it would indicate a problem with the mechanical components within the fluxgate compass, necessitating its replacement.

The rudder reference transducer appears to pass testing.