28/07/2026
Not all mechatronic repairs are the same.
This DQ500 0BH mechatronic came to us after another repair attempt had gone wrong.
The customer had purchased one of our clutch position sensors, but unlike the later DQ381 and 0DL DQ500 units, the older 0BH isn’t a straightforward sensor replacement. The unit has to be cut open, the protective gel carefully removed, the original sensor desoldered, and the new one fitted with extreme precision.
Unfortunately, during the previous repair, three PCB traces were damaged and the sensor had been fitted with very poor solder joints, leaving the unit unusable.
Under the microscope, we carefully removed more of the protective gel, repaired all three damaged traces with micro soldering, removed the previous repair, and fitted the sensor correctly. The unit was then fully bench tested to confirm everything was working exactly as it should.
Once testing was complete, the repaired areas were protected with conformal coating, the housing was professionally resealed to prevent oil ingress, and the unit underwent one final bench test before being returned to the customer, ready to get the vehicle back on the road.
When it comes to mechatronic repairs, experience and the right equipment make all the difference.
If you have a faulty DQ200, DQ381 or DQ500 mechatronic, whether it’s still fitted to the vehicle or already removed, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
