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Old 07-16-2006, 01:09 AM   #1 (permalink)
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PSE - Removal, Refit and Check and Turn over as required

The PSE(A-37) has a vacumn pump to operate the door, boot and petrol filler locks.
It also controls the alarm (if fitted) and the interior light timer, door unlock crash sensor
Plus rear demister relay and ARA control model if fitted.
It comunicates with the DAS thru the CAN from the MFC unit.

I just took mine out to check for moisture. I sprayed laquer over pcb and drilled a couple of 1.5mm holes in base as it can hold water there if it should get in. Water can overflow from blocked drains or faulty rubber boot edge seal.
(Also see post No 7 where I turned unit over )

1. remove floor liner
2. remove spare wheel (if fitted)
3. remove jack and holder (pullup at rear)
4. pull out foam box from bottom and remove by folding top back
5. unclip vac pipes (I marked to ident. This is important)
6. unclip 2 wiring loom plugs
7. using a small flat screwdriver to push detents remove base by lifting it as you go around.
8. remove small torx screws (3)
9. let unit drop into your hand
10. inspect for water damage or corrosion (mine was OK)
11. clean if required using nylon toothbrush.
12. spray on coating to seal pcb ( I also sprayed wd40 into connectors)
13. put unit back into housing. Ensure vac tubes line up with top holes
14. replace torx
15. ensure motor stand offs are alighned with base holes and refit base plate
16. refit cable connectors
refit vac lines
17. slip into foam box NOTE: some people have wrapped a plastic bag around whole lot here. I choose not to as moisture "may" get trapped in bag?
18. manouver foam box back into its recess (bugger of a job, mine tore
19. replace jack holder and jack
20 replace wheel or box if fitted
21. replace floor covering and run hand along top of rear edge to reseat under lip.

Good luck

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Old 07-16-2006, 01:11 AM   #2 (permalink)
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The rest

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Old 07-16-2006, 07:58 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Nicely done. This is a keeper.
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Old 07-18-2006, 08:07 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Nicely done. This is a keeper.
ABSOLUTELY!!! Great job Bazzle!!
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Old 07-19-2006, 02:13 AM   #5 (permalink)
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VERY WELL DONE! Thanks!
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Old 01-21-2007, 07:15 AM   #6 (permalink)
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The coating you use to seal pcb(?), is this some kind of Conformal coating? Conformal coating is some kind of silicon that covers the electric right? So that moisture can't get near it? I will do this my own as soon as possible.
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Old 01-21-2007, 11:10 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Turning PSE upside down to reduce water damage.

You can trun your early PSE unit upside down like the later models. NO wiring loom req even though MB sells one?
Just need to lengthen VAC lines (yellow) 300mm (1 foot)
I used 6mm nylon pneumatic hose. The yellow line just pushes into it, (spit on it 1st and wiggle in about 1/2" or so.
Foam box fits on after unit held back in place.
Mark which hole you unplugged each line from before removal and cutting.
Not sure re post 2000 as loom is slightly diff due to no rear fuse box??

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Old 01-21-2007, 04:25 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Great job Bazzle. Did you remember to use a soldering iron to burn some holes in the bottom of the foam coffin so the drain holes you put in the PSE housing have a place to drain through?

I did this about two years ago and have never had a problem with it.
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Old 01-21-2007, 09:43 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Great job Bazzle. Did you remember to use a soldering iron to burn some holes in the bottom of the foam coffin so the drain holes you put in the PSE housing have a place to drain through?

I did this about two years ago and have never had a problem with it.

Cant remember.

Next time I am going to extend Vac lines with plastic tubing and try to turn unit over.
Done see post 7 above

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Old 01-27-2007, 09:47 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Bazel: I have been checking up in local stores what it awayable when it comes to the conformal coating. I have found two different types, and want to check with you what kind you used so I don't make a mistake

1, a spray that will keep the parts from rust/moisture, and cleans the circuits, but is not hardened.
2, the same thing, only that when this dries it gets getting hard and like a film/coating lying over the board. That will protect against water/moisture forever.

I think number two is the one that is sounds best to use? Or is there any issues related to cover the board?

Question is, soft or hard.
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