Electronic control panel issues

Hey guys, I have a 2002 ZX225 with the original push button control panel. I am aware of the issues these panels have and mine has begun to act up. I have to push the power button anywhere from 1 to 300 times to make the power activate, once it powers up it operates fine. I remember reading a post a while back about someone who replaced there older panel with the replacement kit Skeeter has or version thereof. I also remeber reading that he got a better deal from a local mechanic than the boat dealership. I was quoted $ 347.00 plus tax for the panel kit by my local Skeeter rep. If anyone has any resources to check with or other options I would REALLY appreciate it. Thanks in advance.


Modified by ddelgado22 at 12:37 PM 1/16/2011

thats what they cost

I had to replace mine and it can beccome a costly fix as most shops charge by flagged work (projected hours) it should run about 4-5, can run higher if problems arise mine was about 1000.00 all total

Not the news I was hoping to hear. I guess that's just the cost of doing business. If your gonna play you've got to pay. Thanks for the responses, I appreciate it.

Call Skeeter directly and I think it's a bit cheaper. Putting it in is really not too difficult and can save you some serious cash.

Here was my thread: http://www.bbcboards.net/zerothread?id=424443

Pbmang, Man. That looks like a nightmare. Your dash looks identical to mine (2002 ZX225) judging by the designs on the trim but the control panel in the pictures is a push button panel (which I like). I think they came in the 2006 and newer models. Have they since replaced these with the rocker switches or is there a choice. If you wouldn't mind could you post some pictures of your finished project. Thanks in advance, DD

I have an 06 ZX200 that came with the Solid State panel also. It went haywire last summer, eventually wouldn't even power on. I called Skeeter, talked to Darby and he shipped me the upgrade/replacement toggle switch panel free of charge. There are a few minor changes you have to deal with but all in all not a bad deal considering warranty had long expired.

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by ddelgado22 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Pbmang, Man. That looks like a nightmare. Your dash looks identical to mine (2002 ZX225) judging by the designs on the trim but the control panel in the pictures is a push button panel (which I like). I think they came in the 2006 and newer models. Have they since replaced these with the rocker switches or is there a choice. If you wouldn't mind could you post some pictures of your finished project. Thanks in advance, DD</td></tr></table>

Yeah, I'll try and snap some pictures for you. You are correct, the newer panels are from a 2k6 boat, but they are also having problems. Within a year of doing mine the panel started acting up again. I gave Darby a call and he sent me a toggle switch panel. I haven't installed the toggles yet because the panel has all of a sudden started working well again, but I keep it in the boat. I figure I'll ride it out as long as I can with what I have. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/eyes.gif

Changing it our really wasn't that bad. My biggest issue came when I tried to make the trim ring fit around the panel. Skeeter sent me the wrong one twice and I was wracking my brain trying to figure out why it wouldn't fit. Lucky for me I have a buddy at Yamaha (who is headquartered about 10 mins from my house) and he knew the people to talk to so I could get the correct part.

As far as the wiring, it is pretty much just plug and play. I didn't realize that at first when I started the project (because there is no instructions) and I think I could do it again in a few hours. Just unclip a few wire clips, pull out the old fuse box and computer thing, install new fuse box and plug it up. The biggest PITA is cutting out the fiberglass in your dash for the new panel. I used a saws all and a small grinder to smooth everything out. That probably took just as long, if not longer, than the actual wiring.

If you have any questions, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my phone #.

Thanks for the response and I will give you a call when I install the new panel, if I run into problems. Would like to see some pics of the rocker panel though. Have not been able to find any online. Just when you get a chance. Thanks again for all the excellent information. DD

This is the rocker panel. I try and snap a few of the current panel in the boat as well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...erswitches.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...123_143519.jpg

Thats the best picture I can find of the current panel. I think I was trying to show how terribly it fit.

[QUOTE=pbmang;738881]This is the rocker panel. I try and snap a few of the current panel in the boat as well.[img]http://img.photobucket.com. I order the same panel for my 06 zx 190 and was wondering if you have to drill any holes in the corners of the panel to secure it into thre dash because i havent figured out another way to do it , figured id ask for help before i drilled though.

I exchanged the panel in my 2003 SX225 a year or so ago--never did know what was wrong with it. I still have all of the old system if someone wants to try and swap out parts to see if they can make their's work, Pay shipping and it's yours. 573-247-3750.

I have a 2004 zx 225-- This may sound crazy, but it will cost you nothing to try- My power switch quit working correctly 3 years ago. Whenever the power switch would work, everything else would work fine. As long as I follow these steps, my power switch comes on every time.---

Look under your dash board and find your breaker that says power( mine is near the center of the breaker panel). Hold Down on your power switch ON THE DASH with your left hand, trip the power breaker under the console with your right hand. Keep holding the the Power Switch on your dash down for 10 seconds, then trip the Power Breaker back to its original posistion. Remove your finger from the power switch, and if its like my boat it will stay on----My power switch has come on, every time for the past 3 years as long as I do this!!!!! Its worth a shot, and its really much easier than it sounds--- Good Luck!!!!

[QUOTE=pbmang;738881]This is the rocker panel. I try and snap a few of the current panel in the boat as well.


I want to get this panel for my boat.Can you help me out, with part # and where i can get one from.

Here's a pic of my updated 2003 ZX225 dash.

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This the panel I installed in my sons boat. Not really hard to do, the biggest pain was cutting the fiberglass, this area is very thick.

Can you tell me where i can get one , and the part number please.

can you tell me the part number and where i can get one.