Oh no! Is this a leaky capacitor??

**terrets** · 06-23-2011, 02:17 AM

Does this look like it leaked to you? Im thinking ya....Anyone know where I can get the three new capacitors? I need these ASAP please

. I dont want to fry another ecu.

(Above the bottom big one)

**MR2** · 06-23-2011, 03:37 AM

be hard to tell without a good closeup buddy. but your local elec store should have them all

**terrets** · 06-23-2011, 04:32 AM

Do you know specifically what they are?

**turbo_awd** · 06-23-2011, 08:41 AM

Yes & how on earth could you still have an ECU with stock caps in 2011?

**j2k4** · 06-23-2011, 09:04 AM

Sure looks like it to me.

**CoreyB** · 06-23-2011, 10:25 AM

Remove caps, clean board with baking soda, replace caps.

**DrGonzo** · 06-23-2011, 12:24 PM

Get a hold of Eric Rymer "rymer21280", I think he is on this board also" He does a great job of rebuilding these ECU's and he tests them out. If you don't know about electronics do not attempt this yourself. You may damage the board beyond repair by replacing a cap but bridging a circuit that didn't need to be.

The leakage is acid from the caps and it can/will eat through the circuits on the board. It needs to be cleaned off, broken circuits repaired and the board resealed. Not as simple as baking soda and a toothbrush "Does work for some when the leak is fresh". It's worth it in the end to have a knowledgeable person do it.