Re: instrument cluster capacitor help?



Thank you

I checked the major brands catalogues, and I see the polymer don't go as high as 50V.

The Tantalum (SMD) are better in this matter and the size is correct, but I'm concerned by the fire hazard in the car.

I think I'll stick with electrolyte capacitors (MVY or WG). The genuine ones lasted for 20 years in my hot environment (similar to the California's climate), and I'm comfortable thinking that I'll need to change them in other 20 years ...

Re: instrument cluster capacitor help?

Thank you for your input

Is the lower ESR of the tantalum/polymer an issue?

Re: instrument cluster capacitor help?

Hi all,

I'm recapping my 1993 Lexus' LS400 ECU and instrument cluster.

I was able to identify all the radial electrolytics but I can't find the manufacturer nor the serie of the chip type capacitors.

The capacitance and the voltage is clearly displayed, and there is an additional information:

1μF 50v (Ø4mm) --> 2DB or 20B

4,7μF 25v (Ø4mm) --> 33B

10μF 16v (Ø4mm) -->33I

10μF 50v (Ø6.2mm) -->33A
...