DRG Auto repairs automotive electronic modules including ECU/ECM, TCU/TCM, ABS/ESP, BCM, EPS, instrument clusters, diagnostic scanners and other vehicle control units.
Based at Device Repair Guy Lambton Quay, DRG Auto provides component-level repair and diagnostic support for mechanics, auto electricians, workshops, fleet operators and vehicle owners needing specialist automotive electronics repair in Wellington.
Modern vehicles rely on multiple control modules. When one fails, replacement can be expensive, hard to source, or require coding. DRG Auto inspects and repairs modules at component level where practical.
ECU and ECM faults are our most prominent auto electronics repair area. We inspect engine control units for power faults, communication failures, corrosion, damaged tracks, failed components and known module faults.
ABS and ESP modules can fail internally, causing warning lights, communication faults, wheel-speed signal issues, or intermittent braking system errors.
Transmission control modules can cause shifting faults, limp mode, no communication, solenoid control problems or intermittent gearbox behaviour.
We also inspect other automotive computers and electronic modules where component-level repair is practical.
DRG Auto operates from our Lambton Quay store in Wellington CBD. This is the preferred drop-off and enquiry point for automotive electronic modules, ECU repairs, ABS modules, TCU modules and diagnostic scanner repairs.
148 Lambton Quay, Wellington CBD
Phone: 027 531 0155
Bring or send automotive electronic modules to our Lambton Quay team. Please include your contact details, vehicle details, module part number if available, and a clear description of the fault or diagnostic code.
Accurate fault information helps us assess the module faster and avoid unnecessary testing.
We treat each module as an electronic fault-finding job. Some modules are repairable, some are not practical to repair, and some require vehicle-side faults to be ruled out first.
Send us the module details, vehicle information, fault symptoms and diagnostic codes. More detail helps us assess the likely repair path.
We inspect the module under magnification and check for corrosion, cracked joints, failed components, damaged tracks, power issues and signs of previous repair attempts.
We confirm whether repair is practical and quote before proceeding where possible. Some cases require staged diagnostics before a final answer.
If repair is approved, we carry out component-level work and return the module for refitting and vehicle-side testing by your workshop or technician.
Automotive module faults often appear as vehicle symptoms, but the root cause may be inside the module, in the wiring, or elsewhere in the vehicle. We focus on the electronic module itself.
A scanner may fail to communicate with the ECU, ABS, TCU or BCM due to internal power supply faults, damaged communication transceivers, corrosion or board-level damage.
ECU power faults, relay driver issues, immobiliser-related problems, injector or ignition driver faults, and internal board damage can all contribute to no-start symptoms.
ABS, ESP, transmission and engine warning lights may be caused by module faults, but vehicle-side wiring and sensor faults should also be checked before module repair.
Moisture ingress, leaking capacitors, battery acid, poor sealing and previous repair attempts can cause corrosion, track damage and intermittent faults.
These workshop posts show examples of automotive electronic modules and related tools we inspect or repair at component level.
ECU repair case involving common capacitor leakage, board contamination, corrosion risk and component-level repair.
ECM repair case study involving alternator LIN communication fault symptoms and ECU-side diagnostics.
ABS/ESP module repair example involving BMW modules, hybrid circuit construction and internal connection faults.
EPS control unit repair example showing relay access, board-level inspection and practical repair limits.
Repair support for diagnostic scanner tablets used by mechanics and workshops, including Autel, Launch and similar tools.
ECU repair workshop example showing internal board inspection, connector layout and typical engine computer failure modes.
Replacement modules can be expensive, hard to find, require coding, or create delays. Repair can preserve original programming and reduce unnecessary module replacement when the fault is repairable.
Repairing the original ECU, ABS or TCU can avoid coding, immobiliser or compatibility issues that may come with replacement modules.
Component-level repair can be more economical than sourcing a new or used module, especially for rare or back-ordered vehicle computers.
Mechanics and auto electricians can use DRG Auto as an electronics repair partner when the vehicle-side diagnosis points to a failed module.
Our background in logic board repair, microsoldering and device electronics carries across to many vehicle modules and diagnostic tools.
DRG Auto is part of Device Repair Guy’s wider board-level electronics repair service in Wellington.
Yes. DRG Auto inspects and repairs many engine control units at component level, including power faults, communication faults, corrosion, capacitor leakage and board damage.
Yes. We inspect ABS and ESP control modules for communication issues, internal circuit faults, connector faults, bond wire issues and board-level damage.
We can inspect TCU and TCM modules for no communication, power faults, corrosion and internal board issues. Repairability depends on the module construction and fault type.
In most cases we inspect the electronic module itself. Mechanics and auto electricians usually remove the module and send or bring it to DRG Auto at Lambton Quay with fault notes and diagnostic codes.
No. Some modules are sealed, badly damaged, coded in a way that makes replacement more practical, or have vehicle-side faults outside the module. We assess repairability before proceeding where possible.
Contact DRG Auto at Device Repair Guy Lambton Quay. Send the module details, fault symptoms and diagnostic codes so we can advise the next step.
