ECU Archives – CarTreatments.com Car Maintenance, General Repair, Troubleshooting, and Everything Car Related Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:40:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://cartreatments.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-gear2-32x32.png ECU Archives – CarTreatments.com 32 32 11 Best Automotive Scan Tools (for Home and Professional Use) https://cartreatments.com/best-automotive-scan-tool/ https://cartreatments.com/best-automotive-scan-tool/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:59:20 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=2405 Whether you’re a professional mechanic, a car enthusiast who enjoys working on their own cars, or just someone who wants to avoid expensive diagnostic fees at your local dealership, a car scan tool is one of the best investments you ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/best-automotive-scan-tool/feed/ 62 PCM vs ECM vs ECU vs TCM (What’s the Difference?) https://cartreatments.com/pcm-vs-ecm-ecu-tcm/ https://cartreatments.com/pcm-vs-ecm-ecu-tcm/#comments Wed, 13 May 2020 13:51:00 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=504859 Before vehicle computers were invented, cars and trucks used a system of mechanical and pneumatic devices to manage systems such as valve timing and idle speed.  Now, modern vehicles have a complex system of sensors and actuators connected to computers ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/pcm-vs-ecm-ecu-tcm/feed/ 2 6 Symptoms of a Bad PCM (and Replacement Cost) https://cartreatments.com/bad-pcm-symptoms-and-replacement-cost/ https://cartreatments.com/bad-pcm-symptoms-and-replacement-cost/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:36:00 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=504351 The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is a sophisticated piece of machinery. It receives data from a range of sensors. The Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) are both examples of systems that the PCM monitors. Remarkably, ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/bad-pcm-symptoms-and-replacement-cost/feed/ 28 5 Symptoms of a Bad ECU (and Replacement Cost) https://cartreatments.com/ecu-symptoms-and-cost/ https://cartreatments.com/ecu-symptoms-and-cost/#comments Sat, 30 Nov 2019 16:36:53 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=1724 The engine control unit (ECU), also referred to as the engine control module (ECM), is an electronic module that controls the function of the engine. This is done through a series of electronic components and sensors which compute data back ... Read more

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]]> https://cartreatments.com/ecu-symptoms-and-cost/feed/ 38 What is Limp Mode? (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix) https://cartreatments.com/limp-mode/ https://cartreatments.com/limp-mode/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:28:30 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=503321 Limp mode is a self-preservation feature programmed into most vehicles. Your car will activate this feature when it detects abnormal readings from sensors, or improper mechanical part operations.  Limp mode is also known as “limp home mode”, and is designed ... Read more

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