wakdog 0 Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 I am in australia and have a OBD1 1995 Golf VR6 and i was wondering if my ECU chip is soldered to the board or if it can be pryed out. Link to post Share on other sites
IbiVR 0 Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 The UK ones are soldered. I think The US one's are socketed, but not 100% sure. AUS one... mmm, dunno, sorry.What code is your ecu? CH/CP/AF will be soldered, EA/BM might not.You can unsolder them, but i wouldnt recomend it if your not an accomplishered solderer. They use multi layer boards and so you have to be very careful not to peel the pads off the board. I use braid, not a solder sucker as these will suck em right up and then your in trouble.Tom. Link to post Share on other sites
wakdog 0 Posted June 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 i opened the unit up today and it is soldered in so ill need to get someone to solder it in for me Link to post Share on other sites
IbiVR 0 Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Best thing to do is get them to solder in a 28 pin socket. If there carefull getting the old chip out, then you can still use it and swap around between stock and custom easily in the future.You shouldnt have trouble getting it done - try a tv repair shop or something like that - they'll have the kit to do it.I would offer, but your a bit far...Good luck.Tom. Link to post Share on other sites
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