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Title: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: Arrolman on 06 December 2008, 14:01:38
Hi,

Got my ECU out to fit the new chip, but can't get it open? Lugs down all sides so what do I need to do?

Cheers,
Iain
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: zirk on 06 December 2008, 14:04:49
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Hi,

Got my ECU out to fit the new chip, but can't get it open? Lugs down all sides so what do I need to do?

Cheers,
Iain

Bend the lugs slightly with a screwdriver, you dont need to get them at full 90 degrees, then the whole thing should loose up and slide out from the conecter.
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: Arrolman on 06 December 2008, 16:04:12
Oh well....

that was a waste of time, need to get the chip soldered in, doesn't just pop out :(. Where would I find someone to do?

Iain
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: zirk on 06 December 2008, 16:29:57
In that case worth buying a chip Holder and solder that in place aswell, If your not confident about de soldering yourself (its not really that difficult, with the right tools), best to find yourself a TV Radio repair shop or beer tokens for a Electronics Engineer.
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: zirk on 07 December 2008, 15:52:18
Did you get anywhere with a local TV Repair or Electronic Guys?

All though Im London Based, just remembered I used to use some contracters in Paisley, not far from the Airport, like me thier Radio Comms Engineers so no probs with soldering.

Not sure how far from you, but pm me if its of intrest. :y
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: platty on 08 December 2008, 17:16:34
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Oh well....

that was a waste of time, need to get the chip soldered in, doesn't just pop out :(. Where would I find someone to do?

Iain

I don't want to drop anyone in it but I seem to remember MDTM doing one for someone a while ago...?
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: MickAP on 08 December 2008, 18:34:24
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Oh well....

that was a waste of time, need to get the chip soldered in, doesn't just pop out :(. Where would I find someone to do?

Iain

I don't want to drop anyone in it but I seem to remember MDTM doing one for someone a while ago...?


 ;) I wonder who that was?  :-X :y
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: TheBoy on 08 December 2008, 18:52:31
If you're really stuck, I can do it, but postage etc may mean that local tv repairer is cheaper, and easier (I can't test my work, as your 427 ecu wont work in my car)
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 December 2008, 19:58:31
If you get stuck I can also do it....done er....a few now!
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: TheBoy on 08 December 2008, 20:24:44
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If you get stuck I can also do it....done er....a few now!
I would say that Mr DTM is better with an iron than I am

Though I am getting back up to standard since a little gift from Mr DTM :y
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 December 2008, 20:28:05
Glad it was useful.....nice irons those, nothing overly clever but easy to use and reliable.

Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: Entwood on 08 December 2008, 20:28:11
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If you get stuck I can also do it....done er....a few now!
I would say that Mr DTM is better with an iron than I am

Though I am getting back up to standard since a little gift from Mr DTM :y

Would that be a soldering iron that actually applies heat ??  rather than absorbing it ??  :)
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 December 2008, 20:29:49
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If you get stuck I can also do it....done er....a few now!
I would say that Mr DTM is better with an iron than I am

Though I am getting back up to standard since a little gift from Mr DTM :y

Would that be a soldering iron that actually applies heat ??  rather than absorbing it ??  :)


Lol....yes.

As a note TB.....you connect those irons directly to a car battery and they still run at about 18 watts or so
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: TheBoy on 08 December 2008, 20:51:18
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If you get stuck I can also do it....done er....a few now!
I would say that Mr DTM is better with an iron than I am

Though I am getting back up to standard since a little gift from Mr DTM :y

Would that be a soldering iron that actually applies heat ??  rather than absorbing it ??  :)


Lol....yes.

As a note TB.....you connect those irons directly to a car battery and they still run at about 18 watts or so
Though I guess its better through an inverter if necessary ;)
Title: Re: Erm, how do you open the ECU on a TD????
Post by: Arrolman on 08 December 2008, 20:52:26
Hi,

Thanks for the offers guys, would need to be around christmas if I sent it as I don't have another car on the road at the moment

Cheers,
Iain