Apollo 2187484 Main Control Console Steering Panel S1800-3 S1900-3 Paver Replacement

Steering and function control panel, direct fit replacement for the Apollo paver operator station

• Direct fit for S1800-3 and S1900-3 — mounting points and connector positions follow the original operator station layout, so the swap uses the existing harness and bracket holes.
• Sealed keypad face — the membrane keeps dust, moisture and diesel residue out of the switch contacts that cause intermittent key response.
• Positive control feel — steering inputs and function keys return a defined click instead of the mushy travel of a worn panel.
• Vibration and temperature tolerant housing — built for continuous paving shifts rather than occasional use.
• Consistent function set — the same control layout operators already know, so no retraining is needed after the swap.

• Function keys need repeated presses before they register
• Steering feels vague or requires correction the operator did not input
• Display or indicator lamps flicker when the console is touched
• Errors appear in wet weather or after a wash-down
• Key legends have worn through at the most-used positions

If several of these appear together, inspect the harness connector first, then the console. A loose connector mimics a failing panel closely enough to be worth ruling out before ordering.

Send three things and the fit will be confirmed in writing: the machine model, the serial number, and a photo of the connector sockets on the back of the existing console. Paver builds vary across production years, and the connector layout is the fastest way to confirm the correct console variant.

1. Park the paver on level ground, lower the screed, switch off the engine and isolate the battery.
2. Disconnect the harness plugs from the rear of the console and photograph the routing before removal.
3. Support the console, remove the mounting bolts evenly, and lift it clear of the operator station.
4. Seat the replacement, fit the bolts finger-tight, then torque in a cross pattern and reconnect the harness.
5. Restore power and test steering, travel and screed functions one at a time before returning to work.
6. Record the swap date and machine hours in the maintenance log for the next service interval.

Single units are supplied from stock, packed in a carton with protective foam, dispatched 3–10 days after payment, with T/T or L/C accepted. Consoles are also available as part of a planned operator-station refresh alongside wear parts for the same machine.