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No offense, but I could care less. I just provided the info, because you wanted to know more, and to let others know that the terminals are available.......according to Power and Signal/Mouser websites.
Drifting
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I am just saying that if I am to believe the experts, this is incorrect. Either that, or you know more than the guys who do this for a living. I may be wrong in how I am describing it, but I know the bottom line was that it was not possible to get the right parts to repair the connector.
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Not to sidetrack this thread, just want to make sure I'm clear on the failure. The electrical connection pins between the EBCM and body wiring harness somehow corrode and stop making reliable contact? What is the failure mode? I assume it will start throwing codes?
How do the connector pins/sockets get corroded? Is there any PM to keep them clean? TIA
How do the connector pins/sockets get corroded? Is there any PM to keep them clean? TIA
Drifting
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Not to sidetrack this thread, just want to make sure I'm clear on the failure. The electrical connection pins between the EBCM and body wiring harness somehow corrode and stop making reliable contact? What is the failure mode? I assume it will start throwing codes?
How do the connector pins/sockets get corroded? Is there any PM to keep them clean? TIA
How do the connector pins/sockets get corroded? Is there any PM to keep them clean? TIA
The harness/connector failure is not likely going to be an issue.
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Perhaps I do, considering I used to incorporate Delphi connectors into my PCM designs...in a former life.
It's almost always possible. You just have to know where to look.
It's almost always possible. You just have to know where to look.
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EBCM failure is due to soldered joints failing internally. If you are skilled with a soldering iron you can try doing the repair yourself. Or you can pay someone to fix it like me. I can solder, but I am usually soldering wires, not circuit boards.
The harness/connector failure is not likely going to be an issue.
The harness/connector failure is not likely going to be an issue.
Drifting
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Okay now I'm confused, Luck131969y talks about terminals and the links to Mouser are for terminals. Doing the PCB repair on the circuit board is something altogether different. I have lots of experience on PCB repairs and would have no issues making these repairs or the terminals for that matter. Just unclear on what the common failure mode is.
If you do decide to try to fix the EBCM yourself, don't screw up....or it might be expensive. That's why I paid $150 to have a professional do mine.
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Okay now I'm confused, Luck131969y talks about terminals and the links to Mouser are for terminals. Doing the PCB repair on the circuit board is something altogether different. I have lots of experience on PCB repairs and would have no issues making these repairs or the terminals for that matter. Just unclear on what the common failure mode is.
Burning Brakes
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Also, I have seen that post, thanks Grimlock. As for the repair, that type of work is common for me. When/if I get the codes, I'll be digging in with my Weller station.
