Well, I think it is fair to say that no one who read this post has ever changed out their console panel.
I called the dealer and he said the new panel was probably not programmed correctly. Since these panels work in gear, GST and HST transimission tractors when a new panel is installed it must be programmed for the specific transimission on the tractor.
He sent me the programing directions. It is very easy to program the panel - took me 5 mins. Now everything works as it should - all icons now working.