Looking for starboard dash switch module

[kootkoot52]

Hi all, I'm hoping to locate a used dash switch module, starboard side, for my 2005 320DA. My part number is 1718618, and I believe 1810626 is a correct replacement part also (and I would swap the black trim for my wood trim).

I'm aware of the FP marine upgrade, just too pricey for me right now. I've swapped wires with the port side, pulled the computer module out from under the dash and inspected wires, etc. No luck. Last year the module started acting up with random things turning on (anchor) and wrong accessory turning on when I pressed a button. Now nothing is operational, so it's a safety concern with no nav, anchor, horn.

Any tips would be highly appreciated! I am willing to pay for a used on if someone else is doing a swap or something. I've called a few random dealers, nobody has it so far.

 

[kootkoot52]

I just installed the FP units and have the old ones for sale.

 

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[Dta]

Is anyone still interested in the original keypad? I have a brand new starboard side kidney shaped keypad with black surround, original part # 1718618, as well as a used port side pad, original part # 1606581 with wood grain surround.

 

[eheath19]

How much are you looking to get for the port used one

 

[Dta]

How much are you looking to get for the port used one

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[Althepal78]

Hey all - I see many people viewing the post (thanks!). No suggestions as to where to find a new or used part, which is sort of what I expected. Long shot, but figured I'd ask here!

So, started having some fun with the switch panel, took it apart, borrowed a friend's digital oscilloscope with CAN bus interpreter (saleae logic pro 16 - awesome diagnostic thing)! Sure enough, the system in it's idle state is throwing CAN bus errors. Also there are diagnostic LEDs that are not visible normally, that are not all lighting up during boot, and there seems to be a boot up cycle self test that flashes LEDs, not all flash, so my panel is failing that too! So for sure the panel is bad.

I'm surprised how many boat manufacturers use this CAN bus style switch system, many brands in fact. And most all used the same core components, just customized for each layout and requirements.

Speaking to Blink Marine currently, they may be able to repair, but pricey and long delay, like no boat this summer for me

So I may look locally for someone with electronics expertise. I'm sure the heat/cold cycles this panel went through caused bad solder joints, or perhaps pressing the buttons caused slight flex in the circuit board that over time broke some connections.

I bet nobody has reverse-engineered these things, but CAN bus stuff is straight forward, and I could actually run everything from a laptop if I knew the data structures. But not gonna happen, I need to enjoy the boat, not geek out trying to fix it. But the name isn't "Sea++" (C++) for nothing!

A lot of people say Amazon but you might have a better chance at eBay