Year of Manufacture *: 1999
Engine Size and Code *: 3200 Supercharged
( Optional ) ECU Type: Window Module
Although this was a window module on an Aston i reckon it should apply to all control units.
Inoperative n/s door electric window, did all relevant wiring checks etc and concluded a faulty module, swapped with the o/s and the fault followed it so confirming my diagnosis. At £400 for a new modified module, modified so that you have to buy the regulator with it at an additional £800, we tried looking at other options.
To cut a long story short these are a common problem and second hand ones are as rare as hens teeth, a couple of electronic companies looked at it and couldn't repair it so we resigned to having to buy a new one. When ringing aston to order it, the chap on the phone recommended something outrageous "i know this sounds daft but i had the same issue and i was told to put it in the oven for half an hour, i did and it started working again, what have you got to lose?"
What indeed?!?! Anywho, last night we put it in the oven for 40mins at 80 degrees and this morning refitted it
.. IT ONLY WENT AND BLOODY WORKED!!!!!!
I have been trying to think how this could have worked and the only thing i can come up with is, either it evaporated any moisture off, or it softened the solder and in effect improved the joint? Who knows!
I don't know if anybody else has come across this but i reckon it could be worth a try for a few more control units. What have you got to lose?!?
thanks
Craig
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