Moisture in instrument cluster

[FortClatsop]

Here on the coast moisture is always a problem. And corrosion always follows moisture. Shortly after receiving my 2305 last march I noticed condensation in my instrument panel. My dealer said that that it was not a sealed unit and it would eventually clear itself. On hot dry days it was gone. On any cool overcast day it would reappear. Being leary of corrosion I asked my dealer to replace it.

About six weeks ago it was replaced and my little beauty sleeps inside, snug and dry. I've been using it again in cool damp weather and lo and behold....my new instrument cluster is having moisture condense inside it. Feeling foolish, I discussed it with my dealer and his mechanic. They said they knew it would do that. And so did the John Deere Rep. I guess that it is a function of tempature, humidity, and dew point. Does anybody else have this happen or is it because everything else I own is rusty, my house is mossy and I have fungus growing on me. It's Oregon isn't it?

 

[Piedmont]

I have a 2305 in the NC and does the exact same thing.

 

[Highlander]

I am in the Northwest, but on the supposed dry side of the Cascades and low and behold, I am also a recipient of the moisture in the instrument panel on the moist days. I have already removed the instrument panel and used vaseline to try and lubricate and seal the rubber gasket on the plastic panel to no avail. I am at a loss with the rest of you. If John Deere knows of the problem, why haven't they addressed this problem??????

 

[kennyd]

My 4110 get this occasionally...

 

[jamestaylor72]

'06 4120 same problem here !!

 

[pat32rf]

As long as the air has a way to get into the cluster, such as thru a light socket, some of it will carry humidity. They could replace the lights with leds but then you would have to replace the whole cluster if one burnt out. Its easier to build things out of plastic or coated metal so the moisture doesn't bother it----for a few years...

 

[BeauMO]

Hmmm... have a 17 year old D 670 that has always remained dry inside. Stored in the barn, but wash it with a hose even on the instrument panel. But just got a new 2320 and I'll have to watch for the moisture issue. It's humid here in MO but maybe dry enough at other times?

 

[EdC]

So far the instrument cluster on my 2320 has stayed dry. That has been through one pressure washing and a rainstorm that came from the wrong direction and blew underneath my shed roof. I'll sure keep an eye out though.

 

[Nuru]

Did not see that on my 4100, have not noticed yit yet on the 4310, even after soaking the crap our of both 'chines while washing them

 

[JDFANATIC]

I occasionally see this on my 2210.