Cetrek auto pilot Model 715 stuck testing

[Capt Kangeroo]

Is anybody still using a Cetrek auto pilot, mine is the model 715 hand held but I suppose other cetrek models may have the same programming.



Mine seems stuck in some sort of test mode, the display screen reads TESTING and none of the keypad buttons are functional. The display is showing the compas heading as normal but is not displaying rudder angle


Is this Testing mode normal? and how do I get out of it?


Any help at all greatly appreciated.


Also, assuming the Cetrek is junk, could the existing steering cylinder and pump work with any of the major players like garmin, simrad or Raymarine?

 

[Island Cessna]

I can’t comment on your “testing” problem as I have never seen that happen, but I do have an old Cetrek 715 system running well with a Raymarine pump and Wagner tiller, so I am pretty confident you can do the reverse, a modern autopilot using your existing pump and cylinder. Be sure the amp draw of the pump is within the capability of the autopilot control.