Gauge faded LCD

[LindaFlorida]

Recently we noticed that our Yanmar multifunction gauge was getting hard to read. Looked like a large dark round spot started. Thought it was from the sun because the gauge was located on the flybridge.

3 weeks later the same gauge located on the lower helm started to get the same dark spot. These are expensive gauges to replace. $4,000/gauge is insane.

We opened the gauge to see if there was a way to possibly clean/replace the polarized lens. Unfortunately it did not look possible.

After researching many forums, we came across a company called “GaugeSaver.com”. Decided to give them a try. After sending in a photo of the gauge I was quoted $125.00. Apparently there is no charger if they cannot repair the gauge.

The repaired gauge was shipped back within 7 business day’s. Looked brand new! We sent in the other gauge and had the same great results.

Apparently they repair chart-plotters… LCD displays, etc. too. Based in Florida.

Just wanted to let others know that there is an option to restore rather than replace.

 

[LindaFlorida]

Here are the photos that they sent to me before I paid.

 

[Larry M]

Wow! Thanks for doing the research. It looks like money we’ll spent.

 

[Scottwb96]

Seen their work before! There's very few gauges they can't seem to make look new again...

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

Thanks for the info!

 

[High Wire]

Great �� My Raymarine autopilot ST6001 display did exactly the same. Found an exact replacement LCD screen on EBay. With the supplied instructions the swap was relatively easy. Yes $4000/ gauge is insane! I like the old school dial gauges that can be replaced for $50 and an hour of time.

 

[Comodave]

That is outstanding work. But why wouldn’t you just spend $4,000 instead???