Replacing Autopilot Pump

Curious what others have been charged for a checkvalve install
 
2014 R27 Classic. Had the same problem. Garmin replaced the pump under warranty first. No go, (i,.e., A new 1.2 pump is not a solution). The factory sent me a check valve kit. I installed the check valve myself and bled the system. The steering has worked perfectly for 4 years now. Completely solved the problem.
 
I am an unlucky new Member of the “Steering Left Forever” Club…
The above is a Godsend of info…
thank you !!
My boat is 11 years old but I will try calling Garmin and see what they say about discounts, etc.
I just installed new Garmin’s, AIS, Radar, etc and I would like to get the Rudder position working…
I’ll report back for future Steer LF inductees…
 
It can be tricky to fully bleed the autopilot pump without a power purge system but it can be done. If you install the check valve yourself and have difficulty purging the pump send me a private message and I’ll walk you through what I did.
 
Thank you very much RRaven... appreciate the offer.
Garmin Marine is closed (phone) until Monday, will try them then.
 
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Photo of new Garmin check valve install for future installers.
I sea trialed and the manual steering is about 75% better… I am guessing the last 25% is prop walk. It was a wicked windy day.
 
watson1987 said:
I had to run a whole new nmea2k system for my rudder indicator and get a gateway adapter to connect it to the boat system. And now you have a component on your boat that is less likely to fail.
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I am struggling right now getting a Garmin rudder indicator installed on a 2019 R 29. Can you tell me more about your situation and the symptoms of a problem that you were having with the Rudder indicator? We've spent more than eight hours total on the phone with Garmin and are getting nowhere.
 
I believe this thread is focused on the issues with the steering and the autopilot steering pump but there are a few threads dealing with the rudder indicator issues on the site. One I found by using the search engine actually has a video of an install of an aftermarket rudder indicator. I have posted it below with a link to the video. There are also other threads dealing with the Garmin rudder indicator as well.
I hope this helps!
Terry
Try typing in "Rudder indicator" into the search box at the right top of the page by clicking on the magnifying glass.

Another version of Garmin rudder angle sensor mounting​

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