Garner Co Electronics Board-level repair
Automotive

Automotive electronics repair

Engine control modules, instrument clusters, ABS and body control modules, and TCMs get opened and traced to the failed component here, which keeps the original module's coding and immobilizer pairing intact.

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Common faults we fix
  • no-start / no-crank (module fault)
  • dead instrument cluster or gauges
  • ABS / traction warning
  • immobilizer / no-communication with scan tool
  • water-damaged module
  • intermittent electrical faults
Brands we repair
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Audi/VW
  • Ford
  • GM

Board-level automotive repair on the Space Coast

Board-level repair for automotive electronics, covering engine control modules, instrument clusters, ABS and body control modules, barely exists as a local option in this region. The standard answer from most shops and dealers is a parts-swap: pull the failed module, order a new one, program it to the vehicle, and bill for the part plus labor. If the original module could have been repaired instead, that option usually isn’t on the table anywhere nearby, and the nearest board-level automotive repair is hours away.

We do the opposite: diagnose the module at the board level, find the failed component or corroded connection, and repair the unit that’s already installed in the vehicle. It’s the Space Coast’s only board-level automotive electronics repair, and the work is real component-level rework on the board itself.

What we see fail

A no-start or no-crank condition traced to a module fault, a dead instrument cluster or gauges that stop reading, an ABS or traction-control warning that won’t clear, a module that’s dropped off the scan tool entirely, water or corrosion damage inside a module, and intermittent electrical faults that come and go: these are common reasons a vehicle’s electronics end up needing real diagnosis rather than a guess.

Repair the original, keep the coding

Repairing the module already in your car has a real advantage over buying a replacement: your original module keeps its existing coding, immobilizer pairing, and VIN marriage intact. A replacement module typically has to be programmed and married to the vehicle before the car will even start, an extra step that board-level repair skips entirely, because nothing about the module’s identity ever changes.

European and domestic brands

BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi/VW, Ford, and GM modules all land on the bench for similar underlying reasons: driver-stage failures, corrosion, cold solder joints, and blown power-supply components. This is independent board-level repair; we are not an authorized or affiliated service center for any of the manufacturers named.

How it works

Every module gets a free diagnosis first, with no obligation. From there it’s a firm quote, your approval, then the repair. Nothing happens to your module until you say go.

Local drop-off, and mail-in for the harder cases

Local vehicle owners can drop a module off in Palm Bay or Melbourne. We also take mail-in module repair from outside the area, strongest for European, older, and obsolete or discontinued modules that are hard to source a replacement for at all. It isn’t a blanket offer to repair any module from anywhere.

How it works

Four steps. You approve before we start.

Drop off in Palm Bay or Melbourne, or mail it in from anywhere. Same process either way.

Diagnose

We open it up and find the real fault at the component level.

Free · no obligation

Firm quote

A fixed price and turnaround — no surprises, no diagnostic fee.

You approve

Nothing happens to your board until you say go.

Repair & return

Component-level repair, tested, and back to you.

FAQ

Frequently asked

What automotive modules do you repair?

We repair automotive electronic modules at the board level — engine control modules (ECU/ECM), instrument clusters, ABS and traction-control modules, transmission control modules (TCM), and other body control modules. If a fault traces back to a circuit board rather than a mechanical part, it’s worth a look.

Is board-level module repair cheaper than a new programmed module?

Often, yes. A new module has to be purchased and then programmed and married to your vehicle, which adds cost and complexity on top of the part price. Board-level repair targets the actual failed component in the module you already have, and every module gets a free diagnosis and a firm quote before any work starts, so you can compare the real numbers before deciding.

Do you work on European vehicles (BMW, Mercedes, Audi)?

Yes — BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi/VW modules are a regular part of the work here, alongside Ford and GM. This is independent board-level repair; we are not an authorized or affiliated service center for any of these automakers.

Do you offer mail-in automotive module repair?

Yes, for many modules — mail-in is strongest for European, older, and obsolete or discontinued modules that are hard to source a replacement for. Every module gets a free evaluation and a firm quote before any repair work starts, whether it arrives by mail or gets dropped off locally.

Before / after
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Palm Bay · Melbourne · Brevard County · the Space Coast · Treasure Coast — plus national mail-in
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