
Originally Posted by
kschupp
I've had this problem ever since I've had my PDV2 55 and I-Pilot combo. I also have a problem with the power cutting off at the most in-oportune time. MK has replaced my I-Pilot as the technician could never get it do what it was doing to me. The only reasonable answer that I received was the possibilty of voltage drop. I hvae 6 gauge wire from my battery to the TM, so I shouldn't get any. But saying that, I have popped my circuit breaker a couple of times and the wires have heated up enough at the battery to melt the little red protective cover that sits over the + terminal a little bit.
That is symptoms of a bad connection and would also account for the breaker tripping. Also have the battery(s) load tested regardless of age.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Bill H. PTC USN Ret
Chesapeake, Va