[DG] [DG11] Autopilot Drops into Standby and other issues

[Derek - Raymarine - Moderator]

Hi Randy,

With regards to the dropping to Standby issue first, if the drive is not constantly reversing to and fro - which you will only detect by listening to the drive motor itself, then the next area I would check is the steering system itself - is there something that is making the drive work hard even if the sea state is slight? Touch the motor, is it hot - greater than 50 degrees C? ( this is just about the max temp you can keep your hand on) - if yes, either the drive motor is faulty or the steering is very stiff.
If the drive is cool, then the computer is the likely culprit.

With regards to a phantom waypoint - is there a symbol next to it? for example an N or an S?

If N - this is a waypoint generated somewhere through NMEA and being circulated into the network. If S - it is likely caused by a data loop and this is a SeaTalk waypoint, possible there is a date loop with SeaTalk and NMEA and due to the data delays in translation, although you might cancel it - it will reappear again.

You need to identify the NMEA source or the cause of the data loop.
Thanks
Derek