Want Port Keypad for 280 Sundancer

[SeaScaper]

Unfortunately my port keypad needs replacing, any one of the SR PNs will work (1447614 original for my 2001) (1606581 2002-2005) (1810625 2006+). Only two of the four trim tab buttons work. The Bennett trim motor works (forward and reverse) as well as both solenoids.

 

[Two Peas]

Try fpmarine.com. Ask for Ken.

 

[jason78]

If Flounder Pounder does not have one, you can buy one from the OEM Manufacturer, Digital Switching Systems

http://www.digitalswitchingsystems.com/index.aspx

 

[SeaScaper]

Andrew, I talked with Ken at fpmarine. He does not have any and has not sold them in the past. He was aware that the keypads have been an issue with Sea Ray. Thanks for the lead though.

 

[themikehyde]

I replaced mine because I thought I was having starter switch issues, and found out the starter switch is not in it! $$ Mistake! Let me check it out and maybe we can make a deal?

 

[SeaScaper]

Jason, I called DSS and talked wtih Leann in Sales.
They are the manufacturer of the keypads via China and sell only to Sea Ray, not to boat service centers nor to private boat owners. She did state however to work with the Sea Ray customer service representative for my size boat to agree that I can return the keypad if it does not fix the problem because it would be in the AFT EIM. I guess I'll have to order from a Sea Ray retailer. Thanks.

 

[jason78]

Jason, I called DSS and talked wtih Leann in Sales.
They are the manufacturer of the keypads via China and sell only to Sea Ray, not to boat service centers nor to private boat owners. She did state however to work with the Sea Ray customer service representative for my size boat to agree that I can return the keypad if it does not fix the problem because it would be in the AFT EIM. I guess I'll have to order from a Sea Ray retailer. Thanks.

Sorry to hear that as the price will probably be quadrupled by SR. I have been told at least in the past people had been able to go direct. Make sure you confirm with Sea Ray that the part will be returnable if it does not fix the problem. Most of the time electronic parts are not returnable if opened, especially special order parts.

Please post back and let us know how you came out as I am sure many more people will be going down the road you are on soon.

 

[SeaScaper]

Sorry to hear that as the price will probably be quadrupled by SR. I have been told at least in the past people had been able to go direct. Make sure you confirm with Sea Ray that the part will be returnable if it does not fix the problem. Most of the time electronic parts are not returnable if opened, especially special order parts.

Please post back and let us know how you came out as I am sure many more people will be going down the road you are on soon.

I received the Port Keypad, hooked it up and the trim tabs work completely. On the original keypad two of the four trim tabs did not work, however the Bennett pump and solenoids worked fine when applying power from the battery (+) to each of the Bennett pump and solenoids wires yellow blue red and green one at a time at the connector. Yellow and blue wires make the motor run forward and reverse, the red and green are to energize the solenoids for the port or starboard actuators to allow the ATF fluid to go to and from the actuator.
The original keypad had cracks on the backside. When the power was applied to the keypad the LEDs in the keypad all worked even though the two trim pad buttons would not work. I was happy that the keypad worked and that I didn't have to replace the Interface Electronic Module. Hope this helps others.