Replacing the printed circuit of a TCA throttle module

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Replacing the printed circuit of a TCA throttle module.

This short tutorial will show you how to replace the internal printed circuit of a Thrustmaster TCA spoiler module.
The same procedure can be applied to the flaps module.

 

You first need of course to purchase a replacement board :

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STEP 1 :
Remove the module from the main throttle module.

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STEP 2 :
Remove the 4 rubber feet.

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STEP 3 :

Remove the mounting screws underneath the rubber feet.

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STEP 4 :

Remove the knob of the lever by unscrewing the 2 mm Allen set screw.

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STEP 5 :
The lever is now free to slide off the plastic housing

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STEP 6 :
Remove the gear lever knob by pressing out the dowel pin with small rod or paperclip.
Gently pull the knob.

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STEP 7
The blue plastic housing can now be removed, giving access to the internal parts
of the module and allowing removal of the printed circuit.

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STEP 8 :
Disconnect the flat cable by pulling it very gently.

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STEP 9 :
You can now remove the 3 mounting screws and the plate will come loose allowing replacement.

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