This right here, there's not a whole lot on a PCB that can "explode" on their own, and caps is at the top of that short list. And early 2000s, 90s caps are notorious for this issue

Next ECU you get @Badabinski@kbin.social, check the caps or just replace them anyways. Even high quality ones are not very expensive

[–] Badabinski@kbin.earth 3 points 1 month ago

I've got a mechanic doing the sourcing and work for me, but I might buy one and replace the caps on it, then ask him to try it. Thanks to both of you for the suggestion!

[–] anivia@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago

Is replacing the caps even an option? All the cars I ever owned had the entire ECU potted for waterproofing

[–] nilloc@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 month ago

Unless it’s tin whiskers from the early lead free solder…

I fear that shit way more than I was ever worried about y2k bugs.