09-02-2021, 03:13 PM
Hmmm, so I have some personal experience with my 2015 Dash failure. However, my dash would drop out to WHITE. This happened upon low voltage startups, which led SilverLeaf down the path of the "Backlight Board" failing. This is a VERY small AND CHEAP component to replace...we're talking south of $50!
But then I noticed it over harsh bumps. So, both SilverLeaf and the Newell tech believed it was A LOOSE RIBBON CABLE the leads to the back of the dash!! That fix is nothing more than labor and some hot glue! So far, months and miles later, I haven't had any issues. Does the screen have a white-out every now and then upon startup? Yeah, and I hate that! But, I think the bigger issue of the loose cable fixed the primary issue.
My readouts DO have a "jitter" which SilverLeaf feels it's almost the nature of the beast; having so many components causing RFI and sending voltage spikes down the line. But, as you've mentioned, they DO admit that the Dash is not a lifetime display and will slowly wear out to the point of failure. This is a very sad state to be in for many of the folks who'd like to keep these coaches alive for more than 10 years.
So, hopefully, an elegant solution will come down the pike before too many are in desperate need of replacement.
Then again, heck...what good does that having all that information displayed do, other than make us stressed out!?! LOL
But then I noticed it over harsh bumps. So, both SilverLeaf and the Newell tech believed it was A LOOSE RIBBON CABLE the leads to the back of the dash!! That fix is nothing more than labor and some hot glue! So far, months and miles later, I haven't had any issues. Does the screen have a white-out every now and then upon startup? Yeah, and I hate that! But, I think the bigger issue of the loose cable fixed the primary issue.
My readouts DO have a "jitter" which SilverLeaf feels it's almost the nature of the beast; having so many components causing RFI and sending voltage spikes down the line. But, as you've mentioned, they DO admit that the Dash is not a lifetime display and will slowly wear out to the point of failure. This is a very sad state to be in for many of the folks who'd like to keep these coaches alive for more than 10 years.
So, hopefully, an elegant solution will come down the pike before too many are in desperate need of replacement.
Then again, heck...what good does that having all that information displayed do, other than make us stressed out!?! LOL
Steve & Janice Vance
2015 Newell #1524
Glendora, CA