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Well, my last fix didn't work (just cleaning ecu and power resistor) so I took the plunge and decided to attempt to re solder my ecu.
I re-soldered all the ecu multi plug terminal solders and a few dry joints that I noticed. Apart from the ecu multi plug terminal solders it was a bit random TBH as I didn't have a magnifying glass but what I did notice was that a couple of the solder joints were missing from some of the legs of an electrical component (sorry I'm not an electrician but hope you know what I mean) so re-soldered around them making a good connection to the pcb.
Anyway, it now seems to be running well consistently (well, it has today anyway) so happy days
Quick question, ideally were there any particular joints apart from the multi plug ones that could've done with a re-solder or is it a case of doing the ones that needed it ? That was my attack anyway
Many Thanks
I re-soldered all the ecu multi plug terminal solders and a few dry joints that I noticed. Apart from the ecu multi plug terminal solders it was a bit random TBH as I didn't have a magnifying glass but what I did notice was that a couple of the solder joints were missing from some of the legs of an electrical component (sorry I'm not an electrician but hope you know what I mean) so re-soldered around them making a good connection to the pcb.
Anyway, it now seems to be running well consistently (well, it has today anyway) so happy days
Quick question, ideally were there any particular joints apart from the multi plug ones that could've done with a re-solder or is it a case of doing the ones that needed it ? That was my attack anyway
Many Thanks
Edited by maston on Sunday 12th October 19:03
I used a desk magnifier (you know, one of them circular lamp with a huge magnifying glass) borrowed from our office. That was a good few years ago but now I use a magnifying head band glasses dohicky seeing as the Mark I eyeball is getting worse when I want to do close work now.
Also, iron on the component for the least amount of time possible and keep your tip in good order and clean. I also used a solder wick and sucker to remove excess but that was not needed often but they do need a knack in getting in and out quickly before cooking the components.
Also, iron on the component for the least amount of time possible and keep your tip in good order and clean. I also used a solder wick and sucker to remove excess but that was not needed often but they do need a knack in getting in and out quickly before cooking the components.
When I started, there was no extraction. Wiring frames and switches, had to get into them to solder new wipers or strapping for selector switches, you're right, there is a certain something about solder and a hot iron. Wonder if it's adictive.........
Down the alley way, bloke opens his trench coat for the adict, here mate, heavy or light? Bar? Got a mole skin used for sweating lead joints.....
Down the alley way, bloke opens his trench coat for the adict, here mate, heavy or light? Bar? Got a mole skin used for sweating lead joints.....
Blimey Ian how many times has your engine been "definitely sorted woohoo", "aw crap...", "no this time it really is", "OK that was just another niggle but really this time it's there", "Can't believe it running crap again", "Hurrah it's 100% definitely sorted now", LOL! 
Really hope it's now sorted but I got a funny feeling it may be the actual loom - sounds like everytime you upset and reseat the wiring it seems to be OK then goes off again. Seems the disturbance/movement of the wiring is key.
When, I was still interested in trying to sort mine I wrote to John Eales about it and he said most of the time running problems with flappers come down to faulty wiring looms.
Spectre at the feast I know Anyway fingers crossed it's nailed
Really hope it's now sorted but I got a funny feeling it may be the actual loom - sounds like everytime you upset and reseat the wiring it seems to be OK then goes off again. Seems the disturbance/movement of the wiring is key.
When, I was still interested in trying to sort mine I wrote to John Eales about it and he said most of the time running problems with flappers come down to faulty wiring looms.
Spectre at the feast I know
Anyway fingers crossed it's nailed
rs about tonight then it will go up in flames 
adam quantrill said:
Ian, I always do the whole thing, both sides. Your approach is reasonable and will catch obvious faults, but sometimes you can get hairline cracks that you can't see.
Now you have taken the plunge, DO THE WHOLE LOT IF THE FAULT REAPPEARS. It doesn't take too long.
It has and I will Now you have taken the plunge, DO THE WHOLE LOT IF THE FAULT REAPPEARS. It doesn't take too long.
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