http://delphi.com/pdf/techpapers/2005-01-1490.pdf
See how things over 10 years get iffy.
Underhood vs interior solder joint life + problems
Re: Underhood vs interior solder joint life + problems (Q45tech)
Does Nissan have really bad quality control for soldering, and do other brands also have these problems? I had to take a course in soldering to become a certified mil spec solderer as part of my job. Quality control inspected out solder joints under a stereo microscope when finished. Maybe Nissan should do the same, or at least teach their assemblers the correct way to solder and insist they do it right.
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Re: Underhood vs interior solder joint life + problems (Q45tech)
Another reason to avoid cars with a lot of electronics, About the only thing electronic on my 1982 300TD is the radio and that was replaced long ago.
I guess it is the heat and vibrations that causes the failures?
I guess it is the heat and vibrations that causes the failures?
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Re: Underhood vs interior solder joint life + problems (Victor)
Most of Nissan's modules are outsourced to other firms... The ECUs are JECS... MAF is I believe Hitachi... audio is Clarion. So I assume they specify quality standards, but I have no idea how they enforce them.Victor wrote:Does Nissan have really bad quality control for soldering, and do other brands also have these problems?
Heath