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Toddrover (Toddrover)
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Username: Toddrover

Post Number: 1
Registered: 04-2003
Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 08:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hi- I've been reading this board for months and it is an absolute wealth of knowledge...this is my first post so go easy on me...

OK I was trying the rear window tech fix and I actually managed to get out the ECU circuit board yesterday ("15 MINUTES" my $#@) but I didn't have time to do the soldering so I reconnected it WITHOUT that cover plate on.

Nonetheless today when I tried to remove it the smaller connector was an ABSOLUTE mother to get off- like it was locked on without that cover plate there so I pulled the card with it still connected to try to get a better grip.

Well it grounded against the metal plate above the fascia...saw some smoke and realized I had fried the board...finally got the clip off and could see some of the fine copper circuit tape had burned away - and you know you can't solder that.

2 Questions...

1. Anyone know of a cheaper price for the window lift ECU than $109.95 (Atlantic British)?

2. How do I get the passenger front window up without the power? Is it difficult to manipulate the regulator once the panel is off?

Moral - disconnect the negative battery cable!!!

Thanx in advance - Todd
 

Toddrover (Toddrover)
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Username: Toddrover

Post Number: 3
Registered: 04-2003
Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 09:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Is it possible to put 12V to the window directly to get it up - via a direct wire between the (+) battery terminal and into the connector for the regulator - would this work??? Please any Help would be most appreciated...
 

Ken Tipton (Irish_nv)
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Username: Irish_nv

Post Number: 96
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 10:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

yes that would work. Find the 2 main wires going to the window motor. It is a revesre polarity system so just put 12v on one and ground on the other. It the window goes down just revesre the wires
 

Peter Sharratt (Gummikuh)
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Username: Gummikuh

Post Number: 76
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Sunday, April 27, 2003 - 07:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hi Todd
Try to find someone parting out.
Or a used one at a breakers.
Could try the UK, it isnt a huge item, postage shouldn`t cost the earth, how desperate are you?
Do a google search for LR breakers UK.
Try these guys, always seemed helpful for me, http://www.landroverrecyclers.co.uk/, get back to me off BB if you need any help on this.
Best of luck
Pete S.
 

Jason T. Barker (Speedminded)
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Username: Speedminded

Post Number: 226
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Sunday, April 27, 2003 - 09:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I'm sure this place will have what you want for less than anyone else:

robert@roverlandparts.com - Toll 1-866-707-6837

http://www.roverlandparts.com

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