fogging display panel

farmerdick · Nov 13, 2003

The display panel fogs up when I run my 4310 for long jobs (i.e. bushogging fields). I have talked to the dealer and he is not familiar with a factory notice on this. Any addition information will be appreciated.
[I've been a TBN participant for two years but recently had to re-register].

cef2lion · Nov 13, 2003

This is a known issue and was present on my '02 4310. I currently have a '03 4410 but don't recall having this issue as yet. I heard there was an updated glass kit for the pre-ten series to address the issue. My dealer said my 4310 should have already had this kit when new. He checked with Deere and they said it was still an unresolved issue.

Others may have different information??

Craig

RedHawkRidge · Nov 13, 2003

I have a 4700, which fogs up the instr panel after lengthy runs of mowing. The fog is an odd whitish cast that forms in irregular streaks or "runs"; the streaks change in shape with each occurence. My dealer didn't know anything about it, but found that JD had a replacement bezel and seal kit available. I bought it but haven't installed it yet.
jim

jackd · Nov 14, 2003

My 4710 (new this summer) fogged, as well as the 4400 I had previously. My dealer replaced the glass, and gasket (there is a JD part #, but I can't remember it) as a kit, and NO MORE trouble. Since then I've put about 50 hrs. on, including bush hogging pasture for 3+ hrs. at a time. I think the part no. for the kit was in an earlier post, but your dealer should know it. If you can't get it, I'll get it for you from my dealer.
Good luck...

Jackd

farmerdick · Nov 14, 2003

Thanks for the responses. My situation is the same as you described. The dealer will replace the display shield and we'll see if that solves the problem. His only other instance of this problem reported by a customer was on a 4210.

rmonio · Nov 14, 2003

I have the same problem on my 4600 - does anyone know the recall/fix/part # for it so I can let my local dealer know?

Thanks!

-Bob

JimmyD · Nov 15, 2003

JD is aware of the problem. Your dealer should be able to replace the instrument panel glass with an new glass with an anti-fog coating. Note that fogging and condensation are listed as two different things by JD. Fogging is caused by dust + a little moisture. Condensation is water droplets "sweating". I installed the anti-fog kit on my 4310 and it is a stinker to get
the tilt wheel gizmo back on properly during reassembly. There are several threads on this subject. Do a search under "Instrument Panel Fogging". I've pasted a really good one posted previously by joecdeere below. Hope this helps.

Here is the case for the hundred series....
I show no cases yet for the 10 series, complain to your dealer, Deere can't fix what they don't know about !

Solution Number: 44806

Doc ID: LV44806

Solution Summary: 4200 4300 4400 4500 4600 CUT Instrument Panel Glass Fogging

Publication Date: Jul 17 2002

Complaint or Symptom:

Condensation builds up under glass of instrument panel.

Problem or Situation:

The glass does not have anti-fog treatment.

Solution:

Replace the glass with a kit that contains treated glass and a new seal.

Parts: RE72944 Anti-fog Glass Service Kit

Serial Numbers: Machines affected are prior to the following:

LV4200C225051

LV4200H221446

LV4300C234709

LV4300H231644

LV4300S236881

LV4400H241444

LV4400S245079

LV4500C250199

LV4500P253528

LV4600C260238

LV4600H266889

LV4600P263421

4200, 4300, 4400, 4500, 4600

ELEC, F1603, GAUGE, GLASS, INST, INSTRUMENT, INSTRUMENTS, DISPLAY

DK_Farms · Nov 17, 2003

My 4610, bought in July, does the same thing. It fogs up with an irregular shaped white haze under the glass. I have the fogging problem, the inoperative steering wheel tilt problem, and the inaccurate fuel gauge problem on the list for the 50 hour checkup at my dealer.