[Shotimes] What the.... *poof*

[Paul Nimz]

AFAIK a MOV is open until the circuit reaches it's voltage threshold and
then closes to shunt the excess voltage to ground.  It should not keep a
circuit from functioning.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Barrett" <dougb@ez-net.com>
To: "Shotimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 9:03 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] What the.... *poof*


> I'm hoping someone can help me with this. I managed to fry my keyless
> entry module last night (don't ask :)  After pulling it apart I found
> out that the only fried component was the metal oxide varistor (labeled
> MOV1).  I'm wondering if anyone knows what the specs of this thing are
> so I can get a new one without having to replace the whole module.  I
> attempted finding one online but no one seems to have a clue what this
> is based on the numbers.  I checked the service manual but it doesn't
> have the circuit diagrams either.  It's a disc-shaped component, approx.
> 3/4" in diameter.  The numbers I could read off the side are:
>
> 09122
> E3SF-AA
> T D K
>
> Thanks for any help :)
>
> -Doug B
>
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