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In this video I help my sister out by repairing her TIPM (totally integrated power module) on her 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.6L. The customer complaint was, no wipers. A quick diagnosis revealed a “wiper on/off” relay on the printed circuit board to be at fault. Now this is way out of my wheel house but I figured I had nothing to loose. You will see, the struggle was real in this one… good news is, it worked in the end and I learned a few things along the way. -Enjoy!
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Nice video is always, Eric. This is counterintuitive but for future reference build up a little mound of fresh solder on a pin before removing it with either the solder sucker or the wick. The old solder on the pin is more difficult to melt than fresh solder. Also, the additional solder helps it flow better.
great video Eric O WOW
I recently bought an Amscope microscope for soldering, along with some decent Hakko soldering and desoldering equipment for repairing Ford EEC-IV PCMs. The difference in my repair capabilities compared to before is stunning. Check out a Louis Rossman video on electronics repair to see what I mean, Eric. And watch old Pace Electronics videos on how to do the work. Time well spent.
now that your s pro at changing relays, it will be a snap when the fuel pump relay quits! lol. great channel.
As you say at the end of your videos If I can do it you can do it. Well someone put that board together with less talent than you have. I am glad you took the challenge to fix this for your sister. Happy New Year to you and your Family a fan from Long Island NY. Be safe. Bill N LI NY
Chrysler Engineers : let's put some none serviceable relays soldered into a electronic board, what could go wrong?
I'd call this one of your best videos. You boldy attempted a repair of a nightmare, multi-bus-layer PCB assembly and taught yourself the best solder-removal method along the way. How many mechanics would have had the patience and troubleshooting tenacity to even attempt such a feat? Bravo! A little heavier solder tip might have sped up the process, but in this case it probably thwarted damage from any iron over-dwelling. Solder wick containing flux seems to work best; and smallest width suitable. And rosin core (electrical solder) for resoldering. Always a pleasure to watch you enter alien woods and exit the other side unscathed. And WOW! – I had never seen such a multi-tier jungle of slip-in connections between PC boards. Imagine that exposed to road mist…vines of the green goo gone wild. Kudos to the enclosure designers.
Well done, better job done than I've seen some 'Cone Head's' do. You should get a really good home cooked meal for your work, but not cleaning the interior for your sisters car whoa. Happy New to you and your family love the show.
Man Ivan is gonna go ape when he sees this!!!!Great job Eric!