- Jun 8, 2009
- 2
Hi,
I hope someone can help me, I have an Autopilot Digital.
I noticed the "Low Cell Amperage" came on, did all the usual, checked all the wires, fuses, even purchased a new cell (unfortunately).
Still same problem so I opened up the unit and looked at the main control board.
I saw that the top left three capacitors and one more to the right was burned out.
And possibly the top left two relays.
(Added an image showing the top left burned out capacitors = brown, should be blue)
And possibly burned out relays
[attachment=0:2lbzyo3v]IMG_0425.jpg[/attachment:2lbzyo3v]
So the options I have is to spend $500 on a new board, OR get the capcitors and relays from an electronics store and solder them in and see if it gets it going (I do have an electronics background).
I figured since I have to purchase a new board anyway, why not try the least expensive way first?
So I was wondering if anyone had the ratings on the capacitors and relays used or even a schematic of the main control board showing ratings etc.
I would greatly appreciate any help I can get and even possibly someone playing Mcgyver with something similar and some tips?
Thank You,
Daniel
I hope someone can help me, I have an Autopilot Digital.
I noticed the "Low Cell Amperage" came on, did all the usual, checked all the wires, fuses, even purchased a new cell (unfortunately).
Still same problem so I opened up the unit and looked at the main control board.
I saw that the top left three capacitors and one more to the right was burned out.
And possibly the top left two relays.
(Added an image showing the top left burned out capacitors = brown, should be blue)
And possibly burned out relays
[attachment=0:2lbzyo3v]IMG_0425.jpg[/attachment:2lbzyo3v]
So the options I have is to spend $500 on a new board, OR get the capcitors and relays from an electronics store and solder them in and see if it gets it going (I do have an electronics background).
I figured since I have to purchase a new board anyway, why not try the least expensive way first?
So I was wondering if anyone had the ratings on the capacitors and relays used or even a schematic of the main control board showing ratings etc.
I would greatly appreciate any help I can get and even possibly someone playing Mcgyver with something similar and some tips?
Thank You,
Daniel