Switch Pad Not working

[FamilyTime]

After letting her cool off for a few months, I just went out to the boat this past weekend to start it up. I noticed that I could not open the hatch...or turn on any other switches on my port helm control panel (hatch / FWD ACC / Etc). I look under the wheel and saw a breaker popped for the panel, which I reset, and the panel was working again. When I tried to use my starboard panel ( nav lights/anchor/ etc) it wouldn't work either. I double checked all of the CBs at the helm and the engine room CB box and all were good. Now here's the kicker, when I looked at the SR owners manual it says the helm breaker box is supposed to correspond to the starboard panel and the engine room box to the port. As I said, the breaker reset at the helm solved the hatch problem on the port panel. Does anyone know if these panels go bad frequently or if the CB boxes have issues? We've had a couple Nor'Easters and they might have gotten a little damp. Anyone have any good troubleshooting techniques? On a happy note, it was great to get back on the water!
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[FamilyTime]

Well, this site wasn't as helpful as I hoped. I did find the problem by using a multi-meter on the harness that attaches to the switch panel. The harness had power, so I removed the switch pad to find it was charred inside. Now I need a new switch pad, but Sea Ray dealer says it's no longer available through sea ray. Anyone with some ideas???

 

[StevenA]

Well, this site wasn't as helpful as I hoped. I did find the problem by using a multi-meter on the harness that attaches to the switch panel. The harness had power, so I removed the switch pad to find it was charred inside. Now I need a new switch pad, but Sea Ray dealer says it's no longer available through sea ray. Anyone with some ideas???

Sorry to hear the no luck here news. :huh: I had a friend that had the same thing go out on his 02 280da. Pretty much in his case he called and hunted around until he found one. I'd call and search outside your area and not give up. If I hear anything useful from him I will pass it your way. Best of luck...

 

[FamilyTime]

Just wanted to give some feedback as to my resolution. I emailed sea ray late Friday night after the dealer told me the part was no longer available. Monday morning I got a call from a sea ray rep telling me they replaced the panel with a new model, although cosmetically identical, because of issues with the older version shorting out. He gave me the new part number and said they were in stock. I called a different local dealer and they ordered the part...$365.00 and it should be here in 4 days.

 

[jason78]

Just wanted to give some feedback as to my resolution. I emailed sea ray late Friday night after the dealer told me the part was no longer available. Monday morning I got a call from a sea ray rep telling me they replaced the panel with a new model, although cosmetically identical, because of issues with the older version shorting out. He gave me the new part number and said they were in stock. I called a different local dealer and they ordered the part...$365.00 and it should be here in 4 days.

Glad to hear they have come up with a replacement for those panels. I have always been worried about where I would get a replacement if one of mine went out (which it seems is not uncommon). Would you mind posting the new SR part number so if someone else needs one they can get the new p/n? I know you were having problems with the Starboard control pad.

Jason