2004 320 DA Dash pod..Need Help

[Drbowen]

I am suddenly having problems with my starboard Dash Pod control panel...Sometimes it works and
other times some of the buttons will not respond. Wipers, windlass, lights, etc..they may work and may not.
Has any had this issue?? I called the Manufacturer and they don't support this any longer. Any Ideas???

 

[dmorin]

Same problem all last season on my port side buttons that control blower,bilge pump and accessories sometimes would work sometimes all little green lights would flash and not work. if I hold bildge button it would clear and work normally sometimes. Drove me crazy. Replaced with new switch pad ($380.)everything working great now.searay dealer had both sides in stock. Found small cracks in sealed plastic backing on old one.

 

[Drbowen]

Thanks, its been driving me nuts. Just heard Searay can get the Pad and is black only, no wood grain..I am going to get
port and starboard in black. This way it will atleast match and if Port side goes out, they may not make part any longer...

 

[dmorin]

I also have wood grain and new one came in black. Just cut out small Philip head screws and change over to wood grain panel and reseal new one that's what I did. Got small pointy knife at Home Depot and small tube of clear silicone.

 

[Drbowen]

Good I will try that pod arrives...

 

[Bt Doctur]

You also can hard wire in a panel with normal switches. Have you checked all the plugs back to the EIM for corrosion .

 

[sea paws]

I seem to be having the same problem. The mechanic said it could be a problem with the batteries. I'm going to load test the batteries to make sure they are ok.
Which circuit breaker pad did you replace the one under the helm or the engine compartment?

 

[Drbowen]

well I was told by searay that I should try the EIM under the steering wheel. So 500 bucks later, I still have the problem. Now my dealer had a hard
time trying to find a portside dash pad. They just told me that is in on its way. That is $385 for the control panel. Hopefully very soon I can go to
beach and be able to drop anchor!

 

[FootballFan]

Had the same problem on a 340 - dash pad fixed it.