DIY Honda ECU Repairs- P30 P08 P27

[E-Tech]

Following are some ECU I have repaired. The write up is to assist DIY members with ECU troubles.
Will update everytime a ecu is repaired. Tq

Honda ECU with CEL22....

 

[stupiddog]

so wat u used and repair.. just by soldering?

 

[E-Tech]

Change the caps.
Replace broken trace with wire.

 

[stupiddog]

oh... thanks... like tat got some thing to do d... hahaha

 

[fusionnetx]

bro.. if got problem can send over to u ka?

 

[AD_EG]

nice DIY bro...thanks...

 

[E-Tech]

fusionnetx,
Bro if you are not the DIY type, then can-lah send to me lor..

Ad Eg,
Welcome bro...

Will update another write up for tomorrow for P08 ecu with Injector #3 no signal..
Stay tuned.....

 

[stupiddog]

it would be nice if u post some pics of how you repair the ecu's...

 

[E-Tech]

This was repair last saturday urgently... 17 Oct 2009

Honda ECU P08- No CEL Light. Injector #3 no pulse signal.
Car running like 3 cylinder.

 

[stupiddog]

thanks bro

 

[guangek9]

For who got the problem on ur ECU then u can sent it to E-TECH for repair. Some of my customer's ecu had been repaired by him. We also trade in the problem ecu in lower price. Kindly call 0123306630 for more details. Thanks

 

[stupiddog]

thanks.. for ur diy thread.. manage to fix my ecu back... hahaha

 

[E-Tech]

That is good news!
Saved RM500 for a half cut ecu...
Pls shared also mah... pls do a simple write up....
Tq

 

[stupiddog]

hahaha.. is just same as ur pic ... my QM1 fired.. just go buy the chip and replace it only... hahaha

 

[slackernel]

e-tech & stupiddog must very skill full... my hand shaking + sweating when touch this thing...

 

[stupiddog]

aiyo.. no need skill la.... hahaha just make sure ur soldering the correct stuff...

 

[E-Tech]

I started from zero.
If want to learn, sure can mah.

Last time ppl say "ECU", I also worry...
But from small rev cut modification--> Chipping--->and now Repairs..
Not that difficult...reminds me of Phua Chu Kang saying.... "use your blain, use your blain"!

 

[slackernel]

hehehe... u motivate me... now i'm going to chip my p08, can u all advice me? :wavey:

 

[augustine5677]

Sir ,,u got ECU P08 Transistor LM2940T -5.0.
I got can u sale to me..and how much cos my the transistor.
Thank you .

 

[slackernel]

really sorry bro, i don't sell it...

 

[E-Tech]

Slack...
P08 chipping is easy... but need the parts...

You need...1. the 28pin IC socket.
2. the chip
3. Latch ic.... 20 pins
You car wat spec? I see if I have the suitable chip for you and do you have a vafc?
If you need, i can send you the items for a fee... must cover my cost mah...

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Augustine...
What is the problem with ur ecu?
I can't seem to find that part on the ecu... what is the location on the board?
Q......?

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August...
Okay... IC12, it is a IC..
Yes i can get it.
How many do you need?

 

[slackernel]

E-Tech, do i need to jump J1 jumper at the back of p08 board?

 

[E-Tech]

slackernel...

Yes need to jumper J1, then the ecu will know you are use "external"vmemory- the chip.
Just use a short pcs of wire.... okay TQ

Augustine,
How many pcs you need?
Rm5/pc + rm0.50 postage + rm1.50 profit= total rm7 to your door step TQ

 

[E-Tech]

Updates....
Another ECU P08 was successfully repaired...
Problem: CEL on and cannot start.
Replaced: IC12...

 

[jombiee]

Bro, I have pr3 ecu with chip, need your advise
I think my chip still refer to the o2 sensor so i need a custom chip, my o2 sensor keep sending CEL & cant resolve it(even with standard ecu)
rpm cut at 8k, no speed cut
ignore o2 sensor. pls pm me the cost &
I will using VAFC as piggyback.
cheers

 

[E-Tech]

jombiee,

Pls understand that i do not do programming.
So you request I cannot do.

All the chip I have..feels, jun, mugen DO NOT have the o2- disable.
Normally what is disable are the knock sensors and speed limiter.
What you request can be done but that is not the correct solution cause you Fuel consumption will be bad.

What CEL do you get? CEL 1 or 41
If this is the case the correct way is you should be replacing your O2 sensor.

I have a long PR3 ecu and have chipped it, not problems....

Pls fix your o2 sensor. TQ

 

[jombiee]

yeah its CEL 1, change it already, even do a bench test, voltmeter test, everything is fine, even discussed it at Hondatech, still no solution, change ecu also did not solve the problem.

anyway, so you have any chip for pr3 ? could you install the ZIF socket so that we could easily change the chip ?
ZIF Sockets

 

[E-Tech]

In that case, i would say it is the wires.
Need to trace it from da ecu to O2 sensor.

The p30/p08 chips seem to able to run on the PR3 that I have.
What your engine spec?

Zif socket.... no i do not use those. I just use the normal type of 28pin socket.
You need ZIF sockets only if you always change chip... do you really need those?

Where is your location? TQ

 

[jombiee]

u got pm bro

 

[E-Tech]

Here are some picture PR3 ecu...

 

[E-Tech]

Hi guys...
Last weekend manage to repair another ecu..P30.
Opening the cover, it was found the big cap C27 had leaked and caused a short, and
burning a sall hole in the pcb...
Better change yours if you drive a civic eg or ek.... TQ

P/s If you appreciate the write up pls "me..

 

[slackernel]

E-Tech, how about P08, which capacitor or anything else need to replace to avoid any future failure? Thanks...

 

[Peng FC]

VERY GOOD LESSON FROM U BRO...E TECH...TQ

 

[E-Tech]

E-Tech, how about P08, which capacitor or anything else need to replace to avoid any future failure? Thanks...

Bro,
P08(single cam vtec) same like P30, as old also.
Cap are same, (same boards design like P30.)
Pls send for service...or pray hard hard... TQ

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VERY GOOD LESSON FROM U BRO...E TECH...TQ

Peng,

Welcome....

 

[donCityZ]

Bro E-TEch, u should put this up in your upcoming blog... very good info/diy steps.

The ecaps are dreadful components. once the electrolytes evaporated, BANG! it goes. And normally carry out some other parts with them. Real devil, them caps. You also did a good job on repairing the burnt copper tracks.

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Say, just curious, how much are u charging for repairing them ECUs? If my ECU kong, can i send to u? hehe.. can get discount or not?

 

[E-Tech]

Don...
Thanks...:wavey:

Depend lah...normally RM50~250.. (all parts replaced are new components)
Max is half da price of a ecu...

If your kaput...i will just send directions and components for you to DIY and document it..

 

[donCityZ]

Don...
Thanks...:wavey:

Depend lah...normally RM50~250.. (all parts replaced are new components)
Max is half da price of a ecu...

If your kaput...i will just send directions and components for you to DIY and document it..

hehe.... not bad la.. if max is half the price of ecu... if im lazy to diy, then still can send to u right?

 

[E-Tech]

Don...
Can lah...
Those are night time projects...

 

[E-Tech]

Another Honda ECU saved...
http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/honda/314273-ecu-problem-continue-to-read-2.html#post4026702

 

[wander77]

hi e-tech..newbie here..

my car (eg 8 soch vtech d15b engine ecu p08) suddenly get jerky at low rpm last week. then my foremen found out that the source of the problem was ecu and he was right because when i opened ecu box, there are a lot of black burning spot. so i bought new 2 nd hand ecu. no more jerky but the car many times drop the gear by itself from D4 to N. i need to slow down and shift back to N and d4 again then the car start moving again. futhermore the aircond not working. after few days, i smell something burned...when i opened the ecu box,,bang bang my new ecu burnt again but not severed like previous ecu. and the jerky episode start again.

so before i take the next step can advice what should i do ??? i suspect my car got problem with wiring. i just replaced the engine last year. thanks.

 

[E-Tech]

Bro... if you can email me some good picture of the inside then i can advise u better...
PM me...

First ecu.... capacitors leak and caused problem.
Second ecu....before use did you check the inside? Just your bad luck that u got a "soon to spoilt" ecu...

Might not be related to wiring... anyway better to check it out also.

So send the ecus for repair and test out again..... TQ

 

[wander77]

thanks e-tech. i will send the picture to you by email. i hope u can offer me some advice and option. the 1 st ecu got many black spot and one of the connecter pin also burned.

 

[ryand]

sir I have the same problem, can you help on where to place 220uf 35V caps, I cannot trace where is the positive and negative. my ecu is po8 and p30.

by the way the car starts without the 220uf 35V caps. with cel

 

[E-Tech]

sir I have the same problem, can you help on where to place 220uf 35V caps, I cannot trace where is the positive and negative. my ecu is po8 and p30.

by the way the car starts without the 220uf 35V caps. with cel

Positive is towards the connector side

 

[ryand]

Positive is towards the connector side

yes, but the copper trace is damage, the positive side of the caps what component is it connected. and also the negative side.

at the solder side of the board, i notice that there is no connection, I am i correct?this is for the P08 jdm ecu.

I have repaired a my p27 ecu based on the attached pics you have on this thread, it really helped. the difference it that the P27 ecu have connection on the solder side of the board so i just jumper it.

I dont see it on the P08 ecu so I need to trace it on the component side of the board. the problem is im not 100% where the terminals of the caps leads to. i just have a 80W soldering iron and a pump. no magnifying device.

if you can help me with the schematic where the caps lead to what components I will be able to make the connection. I would really appreciate it. sorry I do not have pics of the board.

all the best!!!

 

[E-Tech]

yes, but the copper trace is damage, the positive side of the caps what component is it connected. and also the negative side.

at the solder side of the board, i notice that there is no connection, I am i correct?this is for the P08 jdm ecu.

I have repaired a my p27 ecu based on the attached pics you have on this thread, it really helped. the difference it that the P27 ecu have connection on the solder side of the board so i just jumper it.

I dont see it on the P08 ecu so I need to trace it on the component side of the board. the problem is im not 100% where the terminals of the caps leads to. i just have a 80W soldering iron and a pump. no magnifying device.

if you can help me with the schematic where the caps lead to what components I will be able to make the connection. I would really appreciate it. sorry I do not have pics of the board.

all the best!!!

Positive to D5...(the nearest side)
Negative to "ground"...

All (7-8)caps negative is to ground...

Good luck

 

[E-Tech]

Positive side link to diode on the top side copper.
Bottom side goes no where. (Island copper).

Negative side links to bottom side common ground.

Hope the photo helps....

 

[E-Tech]

It a P29... however t should be the same...

 

[ryand]

Thank you very much for the clear instruction. I will do this on monday and hope it works. need to go somewhere over the weekend.

 

[ryand]

hahaha i fixed my po8, i never dreamed it will work fine. no CEL. thank you for the assistance.
however, i have another p27 no burned trace or mark but it would not start.