Handling the Electronic Control Module

All control modules are sensitive to electronic discharge and if handled incorrectly can be damaged so seriously that operations are put out of use. An operational disturbance need not manifest itself immediately, but a damaged electronic control module may degenerate over a period of time and the fault become apparent at a later stage. It is therefore very important that the following rules are thoroughly adhered to if the electronic control module must be removed or changed for any reason.

- Avoid unfastening or removing the electronic control module unless it is absolutely necessary.

- Never touch the connector pins and never position the electronic control module in a place where it may come into contact with foreign objects.

- Before the new electronic control module is unpacked, ground the packaging to the car body and only open the wrapper a short time before fitting.

- When you handle the electronic control module it is important to ground yourself with your surroundings. This is especially important when you have sat in a car, change location or have been moving around the and even more important under climatic conditions where there is very icy air (For example in winter time in the colder countries).

- Furthermore, always treat the electronic control module suspected of being faulty with the same care as an electronic control module with no faults. This increases the possibilities of localizing the cause of the fault.

- Avoid clothing made of synthetic fabric or wool.

- Avoid shoes with insulated rubber soles.