Got my new OBC

Not a bad price for a new one , would rather buy a new then repairing an old one.

Have you attached it and all works fine
Seems a bit different than mine? but possibly just the photo

Regards
Terje

I believe the pixel fault is because the connection degrades over time which unfortunately means the new ones can develop the pixel fault quite quickly. This is what happened to the units swapped over in the states under warranty. The repairs rectify this.

Is it from a one off supply of did the stock the item? I have a new consul waiting to go in (mine has a couple of scratches) which would be even better with a new OBC. PM me the link

Hello Lerbrekk,

€200 only!? I was looking to pay that for repairing mine, with p&p. Can you send me the link also please.

As Shiggsy pointed out "new ones" are known to fail just as miserably as the old ones you intend to replace.

Also take notice that RHD and LHD OBCs are different

For us the best address to fix those has been M8-Enzo, fellow 8er driver, over a period of near 10 yrs now.

His charges are reasonable - around 100 EUR plus shipping and what you receive in return normally lasts. He also fixes broken buttons.

He has had dealings with overseas people so assume his English is up to the task.

Address details here - last posting.

Cheers
Reinhard

Hello Lerbrekk,

I got the link you sent, thank you. Only €151, seems too good to be true. Have you installed yours yet?

Reinhard,

I did email Enzo awhile back, and got a very detailed and professional description of his workmanship. He obviously knows his stuff, but for €151 for a new one can't be bad. The pixels on mine only started going about three years ago on a 01/'94 produced car, so if I get 14 years from the new one, not too bad. The one pictured for sale is in English also, which suits me. I'll need to check that it's for LHD, thanks for that heads-up, I didn't realise they were different.

Sure go ahead - new definitely sounds better than fixed and 151 really is a bargain.

The pictured one is for LHD cars. List price for a new one is currently 430 EUR.

Cheers
Reinhard

Hi, I was thinking on sending mine to repair because a broken button and some faulty pixels. But for the price, I think it's better a new one. Can you please send me the link?

TIA

Alex

Bugger, I thought it was €151 'Buy Now'. It's auction though! I hate auctions. Also, as we all want one, we're going to be bidding against each other pushing the price up, that's commerce I guess! I think I'll send mine to M8-Enzo after all... If anybody wants M8-Enzo's details, give me an email address and I'll forward the email he sent me. As I said previously, looks to be very professional.

Regards,

Ivan

Hi,

I have a little evidence to support the theory that repair is better than replacement. I repaired my own 4 years ago and it is still fine, touch wood!

Zitat von MB;87899

Hi,

I have a little evidence to support the theory that repair is better than replacement. I repaired my own 4 years ago and it is still fine, touch wood!

tell us more......

please provide details

Guys can you please provide details for the repair serive for a 1996 RHD 840 cheers
Rich

I strongly recommend Guido. He's very professional and helpful.

Zitat von Lloyd;87900

tell us more......

It's a while ago, but if memory serves, the large ribbon that connects to the LCD screen is held in place by foam strips. My guess is that these take a set over time and the pressure between the contacts reduces resulting eventually in dead pixels. I replaced the original foam strips with slightly thicker ones I made from a slightly denser foam, cleaned everthing up put it back together and hey-presto!

Of course I would not seek to claim this would fix all defective MIDs but it's worth a go for those who accept the risk.

I hope those who profit from repairs do not take a contract out on me!!!

Cheers

Mark