{"product_id":"obd1-honda-ecu-refurbish-service","title":"OBD1 Honda ECU Refurbish Service","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eWe proudly offer the most thorough and reliable refurbish service for OBD1 Honda and Acura ECUs, ensuring your classic project runs flawlessly for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2804\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003eThis listing includes: free diagnostic, full refurbishment service, and return shipping to you.\u003cbr data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eYou are responsible for shipping your ECU to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003eAfter placing your order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3101\"\u003eComplete the form to receive shipping instructions: \u003ca data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3099\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/oxytuned.com\/service\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/oxytuned.com\/service\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003eTrack your ECU’s progress in our service queue: \u003ca data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3209\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/oxytuned.com\/queue\"\u003ehttps:\/\/oxytuned.com\/queue\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003eAfter diagnosis, we’ll contact you with any additional recommendations (if applicable).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"282\"\u003eWhy Does My ECU Need to Be Refurbished?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eThe 1992–1995 Honda\/Acura OBD1 ECUs (commonly referred to as “P28”) are notorious for failing due to leaking capacitors. Over the past 30 years, these capacitors have leaked corrosive electrolyte onto the circuit board, which:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eEats through the protective conformal coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eDamages the solder mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eCorrodes the delicate traces that connect critical components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eIn the past, these ECUs were often discarded and replaced with junkyard units, but dwindling supply has led to skyrocketing prices. Our service offers a better solution: fully restoring your original ECU so it can reliably power your project for years to come, backed by a lifetime warranty on all parts we replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e(Example of leaking capacitor damage)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"bad_capacitor.png\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/oxytuned.com\/assets\/img\/info\/bad_capacitor.png\" src=\"https:\/\/oxytuned.com\/assets\/img\/info\/bad_capacitor.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eWhy Choose OxyTuned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eMany cheaper “refurbish” services simply swap the capacitors and call it done. At OxyTuned, we go far beyond that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eFull board restoration – not just capacitor replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eHigh-quality components – we use Würth capacitors and premium materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eLifetime warranty – on every part we replace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eWe frequently receive ECUs previously “refurbished” by others that fail again — we make sure that never happens to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eImportant Note on Corrosion Repair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eThis service \u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eincludes only minor corrosion repair\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your ECU requires extensive corrosion or trace repairs, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eadditional charges may apply\u003c\/strong\u003e. We will contact you with an estimate before performing any extra work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eOur Refurbish Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eInspection \u0026amp; Diagnosis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eWe perform a courtesy inspection and diagnostic to identify existing damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eFindings are documented and shared with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eIf additional repairs or modifications are needed, we’ll contact you for approval before starting work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eBoard Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eAll electrolytic capacitors and damaged components are removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eBoth sides of the PCB are stripped of the factory conformal coating and compromised solder mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003eThe board is treated to stop the spread of corrosion and tested for continuity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eRepair \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eExposed areas receive fresh solder mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003eDamaged traces (if approved) are repaired and verified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003eNew high-quality Würth capacitors and required parts are installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003eA fresh UV-reactive conformal coating is applied to both sides for long-term protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eReassembly \u0026amp; Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eThe ECU is reassembled and tested to ensure full functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e(Example of stripped circuit board → example of completed refurbishment)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1812\" data-section-id=\"s19mmb\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"ecu_stripped.png\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/oxytuned.com\/assets\/img\/info\/ecu_stripped.png\" src=\"https:\/\/oxytuned.com\/assets\/img\/info\/ecu_stripped.png\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"ecu_refurbished.png\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/oxytuned.com\/assets\/img\/info\/ecu_refurbished.png\" src=\"https:\/\/oxytuned.com\/assets\/img\/info\/ecu_refurbished.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OxyTuned","offers":[{"title":"Yes","offer_id":48231321239744,"sku":"sku-44444154724559","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No","offer_id":48231321272512,"sku":"sku-44444154757327","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7956\/1152\/files\/refurbish_icon_557cdce4-517a-4b04-a0a9-c9c9cf2b56a8.png?v=1777519375","url":"https:\/\/www.vtecinnovations.com\/products\/obd1-honda-ecu-refurbish-service","provider":"VTI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}