any auto sparks? 20v ecu repair

[levinguy]

hey,

just been to a few auto sparkys for a price on getting a couple of caps replaced on my ecu and im not going to pay for what they want, im selling the car soon anyway. i would still like to get it fixed so if you can do it properly theres a box or two of beer in it for you

cheers,
Rob

[Rick]

I assume your caps are leaking? have you opened it up and seen any damage to the circuit board? how many are leaking and are you going to replace them all? Have you got the replacement caps?

[matt dunn]

If you want to send it down to me I can fix it.

I used to have some exchange, But I think I have sold them all.

If it's faulty it's usualy more than just replacing the caps as you need to repair the board damage as well.

PM me if your interested.

What did they want to charge you?

[levinguy]

the caps are leaking. i think it has done some damage to the tracks as well, don't have any replacement caps, but they are not that expensive though?.

i have seen some online how to do guides that by pass the tracks by using a peice of wire soldered onto the leg of the cap and then onto the next component it goes to, and then hot glued down onto the pcb to secure it. what do you guys think of it? im not too clued up on these things..

[KinLoud]

Blacktop or silvertop?
Auto or manual?
I have a good manual silvertop ecu and a good auto blacktop ecu

Ken
Auck
021 408 863

[levinguy]

If you want to send it down to me I can fix it.

I used to have some exchange, But I think I have sold them all.

If it's faulty it's usualy more than just replacing the caps as you need to repair the board damage as well.

PM me if your interested.

What did they want to charge you?

thanks for the offer, i would but its my daily and i can't afford it to be off the road.

they wanted to charge me 150, just out of interest, what would you want?

[levinguy]

Blacktop or silvertop?
Auto or manual?
I have a good manual silvertop ecu and a good auto blacktop ecu

Ken
Auck
021 408 863

blacktop manual , always the way

[xsspeed]

From memory blacktop ecu's have something else that may go wrong with them (besides leaky capacitors) can't remember off the top of my head, but have a look in the Tech FAQ section as I believe it was covered in one of the links there,

[BZR4AGE]

Is the VVT chip that blows a big hole in the centre of the cap due to overheating.

I actually got a perfect condition ECU lying at home now for blacktop manual. But sold it on trademe, but the guy is yet to get in contact with me. If he don't get in touch with me by the weekend, you want it? give me a PM.

Cheers

[MAGN1T]

hey,

just been to a few auto sparkys for a price on getting a couple of caps replaced on my ecu and im not going to pay for what they want, im selling the car soon anyway. i would still like to get it fixed so if you can do it properly theres a box or two of beer in it for you

cheers,
Rob

Don't take it to an auto sparky, the place to take it to is someone who specialises in doing electronic repairs. A TV/whatever repair shop.

Shouldn't cost any more than $120 as it's only an hour and a half's job tops with $5 parts (for a Pro).

Steve

[levinguy]

not paying 120 either, not yet anyway.

the vvt chip blows as well, but mine is sweet

BZR4AGE how much do you want for it?

thanks all

[BZR4AGE]

HHhaha, it sold for 121..and i guess you won't be wanting it. PM me if you change your mind during the weekend and if that trademe guy don't want it anymore

[matt dunn]

I normally do them for about $xx to repair.

Have not done a BT one yet but have done about 20 ST ones.
and 100's of Mitsi ones through work.