[sandromxp]

Hi I have a S2R 800 and the lcd is really dim that i can’t read them when I ride. was looking at buying a replacement set of gauges but Im hoping to fix the ones I have. I tried making them darker and I have them on the maximum setting of 5. also the rubber buttons are shot and I’m trying to find a replacement set and can’t find them anywhere. Nothing for them on the Ducati parts catalogs I can find. Can anyone recommend a fix or where I can get replacement buttons for the gauge?

Sandro

 

[ronski]

maybe there is a 'brightness' setting, not sure on that model, but, if buttons are shot, may not be working.
Have a read of this post.

02 Monster S4 gauges dim - normal?

I just picked up an 02 Monster S4 last week and have noticed that the gauges at night seem really dim, almost like a car gauge where you find the instrument panel dimmer is turned partially down... I don't think the gauges are easily read in the daytime, but at night it's noticable. I'm not...

www.ducatimonster.org

sorry, can't help with replacements.

 

[sandromxp]

thanks. I’ve tried that already and they are full bright. Unfortunately really dim still. I can make them out at night but I can’t see anything during the day.

 

[Dvy3178]

Unfortunately they are just showing their age and are obsolete. There are other options, but none that are easy.

 

[ronski]

Did a quick search for replacing back lighting on S2R 800. Seems they are LED and not easy to fix or replace.
Issue could even be a wire to/from cluster for lights etc. (follow the 'orange' brick road) no idea really.
So out of the blue.... (excuse the pun!!). I stumbled across this place. replacement backlighting in any colour.
might pay to contact and see if they still operate. You do need to send to them, but at least you will know if the board is faulty or LED's working.

Welcome to Bluegauges.com

Ducati Monster Gauge Backlighting - Bluegauges.com

 

[sandromxp]

Thanks I saw that in my research. The problem isn’t the back light but the black of the lcd. They are a light grey on both lcd’s. That’s why I’m thinking it’s not the lcd’s I’m going to bring them to a local speedometer shop and see what they say.

 

[Heath]

The LCD screens push against the board. Sometimes if they get water in there they can not display like they are supposed to. See the lines at the bottom. That is where they contact the board.
Pics from my old S2R800 gauges when I swapped the backlight LED's and immobilizer LED.

As for LED's in case anyone is wondering..

 

[sandromxp]

Thanks I’ll definitely look into that. Maybe the connection isn’t strong enough.

The LCD screens push against the board. Sometimes if they get water in there they can not display like they are supposed to. See the lines at the bottom. That is where they contact the board.
Pics from my old S2R800 gauges when I swapped the backlight LED's and immobilizer LED.

As for LED's in case anyone is wondering..

 

[sandromxp]

I gave the gauges a good look today and it looks like the lcd’s have a tape over it. Looks cracked. Probably going to open the gauges and see what the tape is

 

[Heath]

I forgot about S.O.S. Diagnostics - Automotive Programming and Diagnostics
They may be able to help too. When my RR fried my gauges they were able to program new ones for me to match my ECU and keys.