PBV4NX dead controller board, needs replacement but Pit Boss says "Out Of Stock". Where to buy replacement?

[DigitalDude65]

I just made an account specifically for this post.. I see there's another recent comment as well.



I got this same board in today and planned on swapping wires around like you mentioned. What did you do with the extra white jumper wires that are not on the original board? I can only assume you didn't use them, and instead just directly matched colors to the harness coming off the smoker? Hoping to hear your response.



I can't speak for him, but looking at it, I would have to say that he cut the plug off and inserted the black and red wires into the blue terminal. There's a slot for a flathead screwdriver to tighten once the wire is inside. I would leave enough wire protruding from the cut plug, just in case you need to reconnect the plug down the road. That is, if Pitboss ever figures their stuff out and actually starts sending out the correct board replacement under warranty like they should've been doing months ago.

I moved the pins in the connectors to match the colors to the connectors coming out of the grill, and wired all the white wires together.

 

[DigitalDude65]

i went out and took a couple pics. The white wires, which are all toed together, have 4 pins total, but only one is actually used. One pin is hanging free and the other two I shoved into a spare connector. The temp proble connector I cut off the old controller and attached to the new controller's blue connector.

 

[Jimsmokes]

So how's it running now?

 

[CWestbrooks]

i went out and took a couple pics. The white wires, which are all toed together, have 4 pins total, but only one is actually used. One pin is hanging free and the other two I shoved into a spare connector. The temp proble connector I cut off the old controller and attached to the new controller's blue connector.View attachment 11376View attachment 11377

Yep, you did yours exactly as I did mine. It's been good for numerous smokes now, no issues.
I just got an email from pitboss saying my new board was shipped today. After seeing your recent comments, I think i'll keep the Amazon one as a backup once I put the replacement in, just in case it fries again.

 

[DigitalDude65]

So how's it running now?

Runs fine. The "wifi" symbol blinks constantly, but other than that it's fine.

 

[manrippedapartbydogs]

i went out and took a couple pics. The white wires, which are all toed together, have 4 pins total, but only one is actually used. One pin is hanging free and the other two I shoved into a spare connector. The temp proble connector I cut off the old controller and attached to the new controller's blue connector.View attachment 11376View attachment 11377

How's it been working for you so far? I just ordered a universal board like the one you have here off amazon and plan on installing it your way when it gets here in a couple days.

I didn't want to take any risk yet with Pit Boss and their board that everyone says is hot garbage.

 

[Cowboy1955]

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How's it been working for you so far? I just ordered a universal board like the one you have here off amazon and plan on installing it your way when it gets here in a couple days.

I didn't want to take any risk yet with Pit Boss and their board that everyone says is hot garbage.

Welcome from Texas to the group!!
I have a 820 and purchased this controller off Amazon. Really like it because I can set the temperature in one degree increments

https://a.co/d/0gsos0Gw

 

[Pitman#193]

Hiya from Easter NC.
My PBV4NX Copperhead controller board died after 1.5 months. Pitboss has been a PIA with a warranty replacement. First, "Oh, we didn't complete the order" and then "Out Of Stock, You Have To Wait" at the warehouse.

Are there any alternatives to purchase or upgrade this control board? I think the SKU is 80174. Google search has been no help.

Thanks for any info.

DigitalDude65, Morehead City, NC

I am having the same problem with pit boss. My temps were running high and bouncing around. They sent me a new RTD sensor to try. switched it out and got the same results. Got onto a chat with them and they said they want to send me another sensor to try before they send out a new control board. Got the second sensor installedand fired up the grill with the same result / high temps, shut the grill down and got back on a chat. I placed oven thermometers beside the probes to confirm the probe readings. Oven therms were showing the set temp but the probes and display were not. Reading high. Now Pit Boss wants me to send pictures of the readings which I don't have so they want me fire up the grill again and show tem t the readings. Nothing but a hassel dealing with them. Take photos of everything you do.

 

[Cowboy1955]

I am having the same problem with pit boss. My temps were running high and bouncing around. They sent me a new RTD sensor to try. switched it out and got the same results. Got onto a chat with them and they said they want to send me another sensor to try before they send out a new control board. Got the second sensor installedand fired up the grill with the same result / high temps, shut the grill down and got back on a chat. I placed oven thermometers beside the probes to confirm the probe readings. Oven therms were showing the set temp but the probes and display were not. Reading high. Now Pit Boss wants me to send pictures of the readings which I don't have so they want me fire up the grill again and show tem t the readings. Nothing but a hassel dealing with them. Take photos of everything you do.

It if they see what it’s doing then they can advise you on what to do to fix it