I have an old Honda Civic. The main capacitor on the ECU's circuit board are known to fail and leak when they get old. I took out the ECU and luckily there are no signs of leakage yet and the board "looks" very good. I have seen photos showing that when a capacitor fails, it can ruin the circuit board.
Aside from the main capacitor, there are 8 smaller capacitors on the board. I want to keep this car for as many years as possible so I am thinking about having all 9 capacitors replaced.
I know very little about electronics but noticed that the original capacitors are rated at 105 degrees (Centigrade, I think) if that helps.
Would you:
1. Leave well enough alone?
2. Replace just the main capacitor?
3. Replace all capacitors?
If I have posted this in the wrong forum, please let me know and I will try and correct that.
Also, does anyone know a better forum online where I might ask this question?
I really appreciate any help you can offer.
Thank you
Aside from the main capacitor, there are 8 smaller capacitors on the board. I want to keep this car for as many years as possible so I am thinking about having all 9 capacitors replaced.
I know very little about electronics but noticed that the original capacitors are rated at 105 degrees (Centigrade, I think) if that helps.
Would you:
1. Leave well enough alone?
2. Replace just the main capacitor?
3. Replace all capacitors?
If I have posted this in the wrong forum, please let me know and I will try and correct that.
Also, does anyone know a better forum online where I might ask this question?
I really appreciate any help you can offer.
Thank you
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