Electrics: Drivers Door Module(DDM)

[Shadeyman]

Originally Posted by Rangerior

Thanks your advice. I have wrote to the seller, I hope he has got this door module. I was in the garage today for a diagnostic check and it was showing the next faults.
I hope the driver door module will resolve these problems.
Have a nice day

DDM-004C is the killer, replacement should cure it ...

[Mistero]

I've had to buy a DDM in the past (two, in fact, about 18 months apart - it's a long story) and bought both via Parts Gateway, (it's a salvage search engine - I was quite impressed with it tbh) - I phoned both before committing to the purchase and both companies were very helpful and accurate (although I recall one of them couldn't tell me the details of the car it came from, [age, mileage, etc]) but both units were good and came with 3 months warranty. Try and buy one that's close to the year of the car as I remember reading somewhere that there may be a conflict of software.

That apart, the main problem with salvage units is that there may be hairline cracks in the buttons or that the facia surround will be a different colour, but changing the surround is a doddle; and if you, like me, decide to replace any cracked buttons with good ones from your old unit, it is possible but remember to add a small smear of Vaseline to the rocker point as it may be a tight fit.

Hope that helps.

[Rangerior]

Hi Everyone.

Just a question. If I have changed the DDR module, Do I have to go to the garage to update the DDR module software??

Thanks

[Shadeyman]

Originally Posted by Rangerior

Hi Everyone.

Just a question. If I have changed the DDR module, Do I have to go to the garage to update the DDR module software??

Thanks

No ....

[printedflunky]

Originally Posted by Rangerior

Hi Everyone.

Just a question. If I have changed the DDR module, Do I have to go to the garage to update the DDR module software??

Thanks

There's really no need to replace the ddr module unless its had a catastrophic failure in the pcb like delaminating or a crack across the board. To repair 95%+ of these units its simply a case of using heat on the boards to relieve dry joints or hairline cracks in the solder caused by age and vibration from the front door speaker.
Very simple to do, it took me 25 minutes including a 10minute cooling cycle.
I know I'm a new member on here but have many years experience repairing Xbox 360 RROD and playstation YLOD which are similarly repaired.
If anyone would like some in-depth instructions feel free to message me.

[Shadeyman]

I have a spare DDM, not sure of the part number but if anyone wants it for free they're welcome to it.

[Rangerior]

I gladly accept it if possible. Thank you.

[Shadeyman]

Originally Posted by Rangerior

I gladly accept it if possible. Thank you.

Next time your near Wolverhampton let me know. I meet you and give you the DDM ...

[Rangerior]

Hello!

To be honest I live in Ipswich and this is too far from Wolverhampton. Is it possible if I give my address can you send by post. Of course I will pay the delivery.

Thanks a lot.

[Acer]

Originally Posted by Shadeyman

Well it happened again. Lost window control and remote locking on the drivers door so had to replace the DDM. Cost £50 but well worth it, can wind the window down to grab the food when going through McDonalds drive through ...


Not sure why but the photos in my original post have disappeared so here they are again.

Hi Shadey,
I found popping the module up out the door an impossible task. Do you have to remove the door card to facilitate module removal?