I now offer regular mail-in repair services for Pajero MR195407 and MR195408 Transmission Control Units (TCU), also known as transmission controllers. I am Based in Vancouver, WA, USA, I’ve successfully repaired nearly 100 of these units over the past two years. Below are just a few from August and September 2024.
My standard service is for factory-sealed plastic transmission controllers. The repair fee is $250 USD, with an additional $15 for shipping within the USA. The TCU must be factory-sealed to qualify for this service.
Standard turnaround time is approximately 10-14 business days (Mon-Fri) from the day I receive the TCU, though I may be able to complete it sooner depending on the workload or if I get a few TCU’s in the repair queue.
Opened TCU and TCU’s With Attempted Repairs:
At my discretion, I may accept transmission controllers that have been cut open, though each will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The process begins with you sending detailed photos of the unit. (E-mail Below) If the opened TCU shows minimal damage, such as bonding wires that are broken and accessible, If i accept the unit there will be an additional bench fee starting at $75. However, if the unit is deturmined to be beyond economical repair due to extensive bonding wire damage, damaged PCBs “chips, cracks, broken traces, burnt components” that are not accessible due to epoxy, a nonrefundable $75 assessment fee will apply, and the unit will be returned.
Contact Info
Rhine Labs
360 -567 -6646 (This is a Public Numbers and Calls and Text Only No Media/ Photos Due to Spammers/Solicitors)
If sending images send them to my e-mail tcu @ rhine-labs . com
Shipping Address
Rhine Labs
9801 NE 65th St
Vancouver WA 98662
Exchange units are $325, with a nominal $15 shipping fee in the USA. “I have 3 Turbo Units and 2 Naturally Aspirated In Stock” You will need to send your unopened core in and then I will ship a Transmission Controller that has been serviced within 1 Business Day via USPS Priority Mail.
Shop has
3 X MR195408
2 X MR195407
In the exchange program.
Exchange options are limited to stock on hand. To keep the exchange program economical, I wait until I receive 4-5 core units before servicing them in batches. If I’m out of exchange units and you need a quick turnaround, I offer expedited service for an additional $135. Your unit will be repaired and returned within 1 to 2 business days under this option. If you have extra sealed TCU’s I offer a $50.00 core credit for them.
Notice:
Some TCU units, particularly units from hot climates, may have damage to the bonding wire adhesive. This is caused by electrolytic acid leakage from the failed capacitors. This leakage compromises the conductive adhesive that connects the bonding wires to the circuit board, potentially requiring additional work to repair. If your unit is affected, I will notify you.
If only a few bonding wires are damaged, repair may still be possible. However, if the damage is to the bonding wires embedded in the epoxy, the unit is generally considered non-repairable due to the labor-intensive process required to remove the epoxy and replace wires with copper as the original are soft aluminum or some other material that solder will not bond with.
I am actively working on a solution to address this issue and will provide updates as progress is made.
Last Updated on December 14, 2024 by Steven Rhine