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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: footloose on 29 October 2013, 19:32:45

Title: ABS/TC ecu
Post by: footloose on 29 October 2013, 19:32:45

I have changed my ABS ecu and now everything fine. However I want to get the lid off the ecu so I can get to the electronics. I can't find any screws or anything which holds the lid on apart from a security screw down inside the coils. Has any one had this thing apart and give me some idea how the lid is fixed on.
Thanks.

Title: Re: ABS/TC ecu
Post by: TheBoy on 29 October 2013, 19:35:02

You won't be able to fix it with a bonding machine.

I may have access to one, so as soon as I get a replacement for mine, I may have a go :)

Title: Re: ABS/TC ecu
Post by: albitz on 29 October 2013, 19:59:57

I have access to several,but don't know how to get rid of that gel stuff which everything is covered in. :-\

Title: Re: ABS/TC ecu
Post by: Broomies Mate on 29 October 2013, 22:31:55

Quote from: Albitz on 29 October 2013, 19:59:57

I have access to several,but don't know how to get rid of that gel stuff which everything is covered in. :-\

Is it like 'glue-gun' glue?  If it is, a gentle heat in the oven will soften it so you can peel it off.  :y

Title: Re: ABS/TC ecu
Post by: TheBoy on 30 October 2013, 12:19:27

Quote from: Broomies Mate on 29 October 2013, 22:31:55

Quote from: Albitz on 29 October 2013, 19:59:57

I have access to several,but don't know how to get rid of that gel stuff which everything is covered in. :-\

Is it like 'glue-gun' glue?  If it is, a gentle heat in the oven will soften it so you can peel it off.  :y

No, its like the security potting compound/sealer used in many electronic items.

Title: Re: ABS/TC ecu
Post by: albitz on 30 October 2013, 13:39:14

So,what will dissolve it without damging anything else ?  :-\

Title: Re: ABS/TC ecu
Post by: footloose on 31 October 2013, 07:50:05

Quote from: TheBoy on 29 October 2013, 19:35:02

You won't be able to fix it with a bonding machine.

I may have access to one, so as soon as I get a replacement for mine, I may have a go :)

So do I just lever the lid off??

Title: Re: ABS/TC ecu
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 October 2013, 09:09:36

Run a knife blade around the edge of the cover (you will see a small indent where its been bonded) and work your way round easing it out.

Nothing else holding it on.

Never got round to trying to dissolve the potting compund but its silicon in feel so acetone may work.

Title: Re: ABS/TC ecu
Post by: footloose on 31 October 2013, 12:14:39

thanks I will have a go.