Beware the LH Jetronic
07-19-2001, 12:39 AM
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Beware the LH Jetronic
Beware the following syptoms:
Uneven idle,
Occasional hard starting,
Stalls for no reason, then hard starts.
I had these symptoms for 2 weeks or so before my 87 s4 just would not start anymore.
For whatever reason, heat, bad solder or whatever these brains just do not last.
$1000.00 bucks minimum
Thanks to Gulf Performance for helping me out. We need to come up with a cheaper rebuild program for these units.
Any thoughts??
The shark swims again
Rich M.
Uneven idle,
Occasional hard starting,
Stalls for no reason, then hard starts.
I had these symptoms for 2 weeks or so before my 87 s4 just would not start anymore.
For whatever reason, heat, bad solder or whatever these brains just do not last.
$1000.00 bucks minimum
Thanks to Gulf Performance for helping me out. We need to come up with a cheaper rebuild program for these units.
Any thoughts??
The shark swims again
Rich M.
07-19-2001, 04:32 AM
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I agree completely about a better source for the brains.
One vendor (928Intl) has 'rebuilt' units - for $695 I think. In as far as rebuilding them, I understand that it is one of the chips that finally dies. Unfortunately, this chip is manufactured by Bosch - and contain proprietary information - too bad for us.
There is also another place called Partwerks located in Chicago ( 815-462-3000 or 800-366-9147) that may be able to help some out. They offer $495 for a rebuild, with a $200 core charge and 12 month warranty.
HTH-
One vendor (928Intl) has 'rebuilt' units - for $695 I think. In as far as rebuilding them, I understand that it is one of the chips that finally dies. Unfortunately, this chip is manufactured by Bosch - and contain proprietary information - too bad for us.
There is also another place called Partwerks located in Chicago ( 815-462-3000 or 800-366-9147) that may be able to help some out. They offer $495 for a rebuild, with a $200 core charge and 12 month warranty.
HTH-
07-19-2001, 09:37 AM
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From anecdotal information, it appears that the problem occurs with mostly 87 and 88 MY 928s. A friend with an 88 had to wait almost two months before a donor brain could be found.
As our 928s all get older, this problem will only get worse. Clearly, an alternative solution to OEM brains is needed. Seems like a golden money making opportunity for someone who knows their way around circuit boards and computer chips. YMMV.
As our 928s all get older, this problem will only get worse. Clearly, an alternative solution to OEM brains is needed. Seems like a golden money making opportunity for someone who knows their way around circuit boards and computer chips. YMMV.
