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Here is what the underside looks like
this is a close-up of the solder connection on the main board
And here is a close-up of the solder points on the connector
They are using Low ESR Nichicon capacitors in this unit . I can't wait to see if they got out of value.
So I see already I can melt this stuff with my rework station.
Good thing I got an awesome fume extractor , because these fumes are nasty. Wearing my respirator , too.
bleeding procedure as per TMin case you want to look yourself
TECHNICAL MANUAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
UNIT MAINTENANCE
M1078 SERIES, 2 1/2-TON, 4 X 4, LIGHT MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (LMTV) VOLUME NO. 3
in case you want to look for yourself 4-11
Thats interesting. I think to remember that the ECU in the box I took apart was facing the opposite way. I don't think the two Capacitors were facing toward the lid in my example.
**** I wish I hadn't thrown this ECU out.
The CTIS unit I took apart a few years ago had a silicone kind of potting, too. I seriously doubt that m-35tom will disclose how he removes the material. I want to know now though, So I'll do some research.
I think he used heat to soften and melt the silicone.
I'll report back with photo's and...
The ECU can be reprogrammed. But on the original (A0) truck it is very difficult. On A1 trucks it can be done with a laptop, the 'Dana diagnostic tool' software and a dearborn adaptor. There you just plug the laptop in change the target tire pressure and save.
But even if the pressure is too...
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