Question about ECU caps

[Scott Girvin]

I just removed my ecu to check the ecu caps.  I was suprised to see that the ecu was so clean. There isnt any visual damage to the caps nor a "fishy smell" to them. Should I replace them any ways?

[Jeff Chau]

You'd might as well. I think I read somewhere that seeing any leakage can be difficult. Besides, by the time you see any damage, it may be too late for your ECU. You've already got the ECU out, might as well go all the way :wink:

[Mike Schmid]

From reading the TMO site and VFAQs is says the leakage is usually under the cap where you can't see it... so it wouldn't be a bad idea.  Unless you're not real confident that you can do it without wrecking something.  It'd be a shame to break something that wasn't broken ya know?

[Scott Girvin]

Thats what Im worried about, none of the electronics places here will warranty thier work. So I figure Im just better off doing it my self.

[Cole MacDonald]

Either that or wait till you come down here to visit me and i'll do it for you!!

[Scott Girvin]

I did the caps tonight and it seemed to go well. took the car out and no problems so far. When I took the old caps out they were REALY stinky!! Thanks for the help

[John Hartman]

thats the good news.

Bad news is...no EPROM Boo urns...