Lets Fix a Ford PCM

[@jeffescortlx]

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[@faridyoussef8661]

How do I get you(r😢) info to send you a module to replace some leaking capacitors?

[@jeffescortlx]

​@@faridyoussef8661 for quotes I can be reached at [e-mail]

[@djosbun]

A person with your skills is more valuable to the automotive industry than most people realize.

[@acmaras]

I got my Electronic Technician diploma from DeVry 43 years ago this month, yet I learn something from you on nearly every video. Talk about teaching an old horse new tricks! Keep up the great work. I always enjoy your videos.

[@philjohnson1028]

Do you know someone in Mesa Az. area that does t his type of work? thank you.

[@johnsamuelson3234]

Damn I got my diploma from DeVry 41 years ago from the DeVry in Woodbridge NJ.

[@FixItStupid]

Me Too

[@markrages]

I did this exact repair on that exact part number ECM a few months ago. I used voltage-derated, long life 105C caps, so hopefully it's good for more than 30 more years.

[@FixItStupid]

Always 105c

[@brassmule]

New subscriber here! Just helped a lady off Nextdoor replace a PCM on her Ford and program a key. Apparently it had been sitting for 3 years. Lady was crying when it was finally done and her truck was running again. Other people had charged her an arm and a leg but didn't fix it. I told her if I wasn't running when I left, then I there wouldn't be a bill. Watching this video makes me wanna tear open the old PCM to see what might be up. I imagine since you ship stuff to and from customers routinely, you already have a shipping solution, but we use Pirate Ship at my office and save a bundle, that's for sure. I think you can use eBay's Ship Station even for non-eBay items, and that's usually priced similarly.

[@Eremon1]

Electrolytic corrosion is evilly pervasive. A bump while the truck was in motion could have set a CAP off and splashed just the smallest drop all the way over to that one resistor. Whatever the reason for that one open trace, it was a good catch on your part. Easy to get cross eyed looking over traces. Thanks for working toward keeping old stuff running. We live in such a wasteful society and can often take for granted the things we have. Cheers.

[@zmadmaxz]

Great video, I used to work at a automotive part reman company, ive seen thousands of these ecus, clusters, abs controllers ect. You do a much better job, i watched your cluster repair from months ago, way to go that would have been a no fix at my old company, they reflow like 15 points and throw stepper motors in. Thats it. Used to be well known company but they went downhill, would never let me fix things even though i came up with repair rountines and was only sales person to test clusters. Was hired to be a tech quit after they wouldnt take me off phones. You are the real deal

[@Regal4555]

Nice to see someone repairing these old ECUs

[@tomgeorge3726]

Good video Jeff. Because not all ECUs, BCMs etc do not necessarily use the "standard" capacitor values, I always draw a "mud map" of the board and where and in what orientation the damaged components are, as it may take 2 days or more for the capacitors to arrive. I have an archive book to draw these maps in, with customer name, job number and date on the top of the page. Currently I have over 25 books covering 15 years of "odd" PCBs with no service info. It has saved our bacon quite a few times when similar PCBs come in with more disaterous damage than just leaky caps. The convenience of mobile phone cameras helps as well, a rule, always take some happy snaps of your job before and after repair.

[@MisterMsk]

I like the meter. Also, the video was great. One of the first PCM video repairs I have seen.

[@JimNichols]

Within the USA.... snaps fingers.... lol. You are one of my favorites in the electronics repair video guys. Logical to a fault, knowledgeable and professional, all the things you want in a walk along repair video. Thank you for allowing me to vicariously walk through repairs that I miss doing with you at the helm.

[@kennyd7452]

Nice little meter. Always enjoy your repair videos.

[@harryg2753]

Snazzy meter you have there. Liked the video. Still running a cluster you worked on years ago. Keep saving these old trucks.

[@Lmay43055]

Nice meter, I like that the sound is loud enough to hear.

[@arbez.nation]

Nice meter & an excellent video. It's good to see someone trying to keep the older vehicles away from the scrapper. Thanks

[@chundulo]

Nice meter!!! Thank you for the video Jeff.

[@robzimmerman8460]

Nice meter! I have done similar repairs on several of the old Toyota ecm's. They are famous for blown caps. Your videos are top shelf. You have helped me more than you know. I always learn from you.

[@nobodyrobert]

I’m trying to learn the trace repair and this was very informative. Thank you for taking the time to teach the process. The larger screen on the meter is nice too.

[@louf7178]

Good fix on the ECU. Makes me wonder about the random misfires my car has.

[@dh-_1011]

That’s a nice meter! I’d put that right on the bench! Thanks for the video and saving these cars.

[@jamievann9952]

Nice little meter. I have two flukes that are close to 30 years old, amazing how much they've changed over the years.

[@timjones4554]

I could use a new meter since I just smoked mine at home. Lol. Nice meter for the coin. I have made this same repairs on 90s Ford ecms several times. Glad to see others are doing it too.

[@drg7861]

Cool repair. I liked the trace repair method. And looks like a nice meter.

[@kevdel]

Like the meter! seems like a nice platform for my electronic education!

[@samueljames9342]

Another great video Jeff, I'll be watching for a follow up from the customer. The meter certainly looks like it would be worth trying out.

[@dasoussan]

Great video! I’m doing something similar with a buddy’s sauna. Power supply died, no replacement available but they’ll sell him a new sauna for $10K. Hoping a few hours of diagnosis and repair will be fruitful.

[@hvffarms6913]

Great video, very informative. Not many people around doing this type of work. Thanks.

[@KG5RK]

Hello Jeff, Thanks to you, I've gotten in ALL KINDS OF TROUBLE ! LOL... I have really enjoyed repairing instrument clusters, and radio repair.

[@amtpdb1]

Thanks for the video. Nice meter. Have a nice week.

[@michael47lamb]

Nice info! Thanks! Every bit as good as the North Ridge Fix channel.

[@southmaplegarage]

Cool lil meter. Keeping the classics on the road, nicely done

[@mattbohl2943]

Meter looks good. Like the large display

[@dunbarautomotive]

My 1996 f350 5.8 had a similar failure, but the "resistor" with the coil around it, burnt and destroyed the board. So I had to replace the PCM. Great video, I'll keep this in mind for the next time. Nice meter.

[@AlAmantea]

cool meter! Great job on the pcm repair!

[@AaronTraussi]

Great to see a new video. Nice meter too

[@chadhuntley3451]

Sweet looking meter along with the truck PCM fix.

[@jeffbraunschweig4306]

Nice trace diagnosis and repair. Nice Multimeter. Thanks for posting this video.

[@tonyhalverson805]

Wish you were around 10yrs ago. I had an 02 Durango that Dorman couldn’t repair the PCM after numerous failed attempts.

[@eldoradony]

That meter would be a nice upgrade from the 1990's OTC I currently have. Interesting video on the PCM. hope to see more of the same.

[@tbochette82]

Great job on the pcm. Kept a good truck on the road and electronic waste out of the landfill. You make it look easy even though I know it is not.

[@gs1100ed]

Sure wish I could solder better than I do. I must need more practice. Good video as usual. Thanks!

[@chevyfan82]

Nice repair and neat meter 👍

[@user-nx1kq1ow3v]

Great video - meter looks like it will do the job

[@MikhailSkulls]

nice little meter, I like the lead holder on the back.

[@tommink2577]

I had an identical failure on my '95 F250, but they were surface mount caps that damaged the board. I was able to repair it myself, though not nearly as gracefully as you did! Please enter me in the drawing for the meter! Love your videos.

[@gregeconomeier1476]

Looks just like the Kaweets multi-meter you did a give a way on a while back. I bought a Kaweets after that video. 😀

[@wanjockey]

Pretty nice looking meter. I would love to add it to my tool kit. Thank you for making these videos.

[@ohmbug10]

Good fix. Meter looks pretty nice for the price.

[@techbilldeaf]

Hope I am not too late to enter for a meter. Great video! Started as electronics engineer back in 80’s. now in computer science.

[@danieljurgill1681]

Love the repair video...! It gives me hope to fix stuff myself !

[@bender7017]

The corrosion under the resistor came from the cap that is in line below it. The unit is mounted on it's edge and would have dripped right on the end of that resistor.

[@TheFallenAngel13524]

It looks like a pretty nice meter, much better than my el cheapo walmart special one. I just did a 1992 ford pcm repair like this a few months ago. i got lucky with trace breaks that were short enough that i used bare copper strands to build a short solder bridge.

[@snik2pl]

I'm not in US but a shout out for channel is always a free option 😂

[@jonathankindle8637]

Thanks for the video! Nice meter to keep around on the bench

[@bflat99]

I like the meter! Thanks for the chance. Been a big fan of your videos!

[@nosurfenougheddie]

I would love to receive this meter. My old meter is probably 30 + yrs old and needs replacing. Enjoyed watching your repair process on this ECU PCM.

[@yerfdog79]

Nice repair! Gotta keep those OBS' on the road. The meter would be a nice tool to have. Thanks for the chance!

[@terry374w2]

Just discovered your channel. Now subscribed!

[@mikes6798]

No need for a ESR meter when the cap pukes like that, nice video

[@daemonjeep]

As a driver of some vintage autos, I'm waiting for the day to have to do an ecm repair/replacement. Good video Jeff! Oh, and I could use another meter for the collection.

[@MemorialRifleRange]

Great Job on the PCM. I may want you to check out several I have.

[@peter-pg5yc]

do more videos.. I learn a lot from them

[@harrysanders9941]

Jeff, i would like the meter. Also, thanks for sharing your work. Always enjoy watching you work.

[@gilbertcolon6995]

Hello Jeff: Yes, I'm interested in the meter. I've been a subscriber for some time now, and your videos have steered me in the directions of doing my own repairs. My limitation is a lack of the tools of the trade- that includes a multimeter. Thanking you in advance, Gilbert.

[@erisgilliard7341]

I have purchased several of the items from some of your previous videos. Unfortunately they don't seem to work as well for me as they seem to for you, but can at least say I am getting better! Greatly appreciate your posting these for our learning experience as I know they do take a lot of time and effort. The meter would be nice, but the info the video has already made it worth the time to watch. Hope whomever does end up with it never has the change out that fuse!

[@jeffescortlx]

Is one of the items in particular not working correctly?

[@erisgilliard7341]

@@jeffescortlx Sorry, to clarify it's my lack of ability and not the items! You just make it look easier than my lack of experience can duplicate.

[@OTuit]

Nice repair. Nifty meter too,

[@vernonland5987]

Good video, nice meter!

[@BlackOpsJuJu]

LOOKS Like a Nice Meter I would Love to Win it For Sure Thanks for the Vid and Sharing it

[@howardhunter7527]

Great video and great meter, the size is good for on the road repairs.

[@nickpina2506]

Great to see you keep a vehicle alive. I like to see the products you demo as well. I picked up the same type of soldering iron you have and it works good. It would be good to pick up the multimeter you showed. That would be awesome good one to keep on the service truck.

[@brianahlgren2959]

I like the multi-meter!

[@rickchowsr2532]

Another excellent video… I’m all too familiar with Fords OBS ECM’s…… I bought stock in Digikey cause of those pesky caps 😂 love the new meter BTW😉

[@jamesjette4343]

Nice repair.

[@stanleykampf3987]

Enjoyed the repair, I could use the meter

[@mdbelt1]

Nice meter, and nice video.

[@dmatthews251]

Nice portable meter. Would love to have one!

[@bradleyholewinski5635]

Great video, I like the meter!

[@johnpopolo5954]

I like the meter. I love the light feature.

[@MrHunt1701]

Hey Jeff I would love to try that meter and compare it to my Klein looks quite interesting. Thanks again for the Trailblazer cluster repair Still going strong

[@AP9311]

Wow pretty cool meter! Don't need one as i got the free one from you already, Kweets black one. I still love it!! Great video! I was surprised that you repair ecm's. That is oldie! Well done jeff!

[@simonbaxter8001]

Nice fix, although I would have replaced those 2 tantalums too ... is only a matter of time before they go short circuit!

[@user-Killer76]

Solid work, as always!

[@John-dp3ln]

Like the meter, great video.

[@dshanahan99]

Nice videos, love the meter!!!

[@kepamurray1845]

I find a brass suede brush works well for cleaning off the conformal coating and the copper traces. Take it for what it is worth.

[@ziggyochoa928]

Great video. Something different.

[@56CrownVick]

Nice job on the PCM. Good looking Meter, would like to win it.

[@steveo5955]

Nice meter!!! Thank you

[@thieltech1]

Nice meter , Hope to Help my fellow mechanic get a meter to start his career 🙂

[@larrybud]

I have an 86 corvette. Would you recommend a pro-active recapping before it goes to hell? All the caps still look good at this point.

[@shaunbeckman434]

Curious if this is my problem on my 94 Ranger... Perhaps that meter could help me diagnose the issue!.. Awesome job!

[@johnvaluk1401]

Thanks for the video. I have a few ford eecv computers that need service. The meter would be a help in servicing the computers. Thanks again for video.

[@ronreyes9910]

Those aluminum electrolytic caps aren't meant to survive heat cycles, better to replace them with tantalum caps. The wire you are using is enamel coated magnet (Transformer) wire. Another option is Kynar wirewrap wire. Back in the day I'd break out the Cir-kit trace repair runs and solder down a new run. (Then re-coat it) Clear nail polish is a quick way to re-coat or use some urethane touchup scratch repair. BTW the IC with the paper sticker appears to be a UVEPROM, which will eventually bleed off the programming charge. (The retention rating on 2700 series UVEPROMs is around 20yrs) You might want to invest in a wrist strap or anti-static pad, don't want to zap that CMOS! Also that board your working on is probably a 3 or 4 layer board. If you hold it up to light you can likely see the internal traces.

[@richb419]

HI Jeff, I've seen this all too often on GE equipment. the manufacturer purposely installs electrolytics that is very close to the operating voltage, after time they all fail. Planned obsolesce. most of the time I could just replace the caps with higher voltage quality ones, and we are back in service. once the truck needs a jump start an over voltage occurs at the cap and damages it. Rich

[@OneMHz]

Like the meter. Love the videos. Thanks!

[@barthanes1]

I would like a meter. It's always interesting watching you work.

[@rustbeltmotors3659]

Excellent! Learned alot.

[@windward2818]

From a module operation, in my opinion, I would put the bulk capacitors as a more important repair than the traces. PCB trace repair jumper wire is typically 22 - 30 AWG silver plated copper solid core wire with Teflon insulation. My generic trace repair size is 24 AWG. I have never seen ECM PCB trace repair use magnetic wire like the Remington MW-80C in the automotive industry. For the ECM PCB trace repair wire I like to identify the signal type with different colors; Black=GND, Red=Power, White=Signal, Blue=Generic. If you look at an automotive prototype ECM preproduction you will see a lot of blue wires. When a repair/mod tech does not know the exact purpose of the signal they just default to using Blue. Different companies sell PCB trance repair kits per IPC techniques, but most in the automotive electronics industry just use solid wire jumpers to correct PCB layout errors or repair modules. There are also kits available to repair plated through holes per IPC guidelines, but you need special eyelet tools. Fortunately, today we have more capacitor options then when the module in the video was manufactured. The Ford EEC IV (60 Pin) in the video looks like it was manufactured by Motorola AIEG in Texas. Tall Aluminum Electrolytic capacitors should be installed laying down and then secured to the PCB with adhesive so they cannot move. The ECM is subjected to vibration in operation and mounted vertically. For this vintage EEC IV ECM you always replace the Tantalum yellow or orange drop capacitors when you recap a module. The film and ceramic capacitors are generally okay. Before sending out a repaired ECM, without having a ECM test bench, you should have a simple power up test harness (harness mating connector) to see if you get +5VDC and the processor is running. For PCB flux clean up it is best to use pure IPA (99.9%), as it is much more effective than the diluted IPA options.

[@senffabrik4903]

13:48 I'm so happy you did this. It bothered me the hole time ^^

[@RabilityMN]

Thanks for the interesting repair video. Cool meter.