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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: dehne on August 23, 2016, 06:48:00 PM

Title: 147 body computer repairs
Post by: dehne on August 23, 2016, 06:48:00 PM
I know I could put this in the other section but want other to see if they can help, I believe my body comp needs replacing, left rear indicator is staying on all the time even when car is turned off, and there is a left side light failure, no rear light, (brake light ls work) has anyone else had this issue,
I did pull the body comp out had a look cleaned it with an electrical spray cleaner hoping it would fix it but no! I need to fix the problem so I can get a RWC done on the car so I can change ownership into my name.
Thanks
Title: Re: 147 body computer repairs
Post by: Bobulon on August 23, 2016, 06:53:14 PM
I think I have a problem with mine too as my cruise control has stopped working on the GTA after it took a bump. If you know someone who can solder really well you can try resoldering the board as sometimes the solders crack (Bazzbazz told me this) But replacing it means also getting a new matched ECU and transponder for your key I think
Title: Re: 147 body computer repairs
Post by: dehne on August 23, 2016, 08:51:52 PM
I looked at mine just by naked eye and could not see any issues but will probably look again with a magnifine glass
Title: Re: 147 body computer repairs
Post by: Mick A on August 23, 2016, 09:18:17 PM
Quote from: Bobulon on August 23, 2016, 06:53:14 PM
I think I have a problem with mine too as my cruise control has stopped working on the GTA after it took a bump. If you know someone who can solder really well you can try resoldering the board as sometimes the solders crack (Bazzbazz told me this) But replacing it means also getting a new matched ECU and transponder for your key I think

Gday mate, this won't be the body computer, it will most likely be brake light switch or the clutch switch at fault.

Should be an easy fix.

Mick
Title: Re: 147 body computer repairs
Post by: Mick A on August 23, 2016, 09:21:35 PM
Dehne, going from experience and from what you've described, your body computer is cactus. You'll definitely need a replacement BCM/ECU/Key transponder set.

Mick.