Questions tagged [electronic-control-module]
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Is Jeep and Dodge's, both 6.1l SRT8, PCMs interchangeable
One of the motors is having misfires in two cylinders, afaik compression, spark plugs and injectors were checked, and they were fine. PCM is suspected to have gone bad. Codes thrown: p0301, p0304.
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How do paired injectors work?
I'm currently in the process of searching for a cheap standalone ecu, but the main limitation of them is the fact that they have only 4 injector outputs. I have heard and read in the ecus ...
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Is it possible for an oxygen sensor spacer to cause a car to stall?
VW CC 2010 2.0L CBFA I installed an O2 sensor spacer on my downstream O2 sensor and it seemed to be working for a day. One day later, after the car had cooled down it would rough idle and stall when i ...
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ECM questions on 1986 G30
Dumb question perhaps.....but I've gotten different answers. Does my 1986 G30 motorhome have an ECM....if so where is it located. Everything I've read says that a low idle problem cannot be adjusted ...
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Can the original ECU be replaced with other ECU codes on the same vehicle?
Here is the original ECU of the car, but I have a question whether it can be replaced by another ECU with the same MEG code 17.9.12.1 but different from the 39110-04006 line (by uploading the original ...
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Replace fuel injector 2013 Ford C-Max Energi (and enter calibration code)
I have a 2013 Ford C-Max Energi (US-California) with about 150kmi, mostly highway commute miles, great shape overall.
We get an injector 3 code maybe once every six weeks. We put in a bottle of STP ...
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Pull start fuel injected motorcycle/car injured or not?
A lot of time I heard from some people that pull start fuel injected motorcycle or car injured engine by shifting the time of engine or confuse EMS(Engine Management System computer) because tires ...
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Which Engine Control Module (ECM) Software version do I need to fix the Emissions Service Action 24DR for 2014 Volkswagen Passat?
Which Engine Control Module (ECM) Software version do I need to fix the Emissions Service Action 24DR issue for 2014 Volkswagen Passat?
Some details below:
The Emissions Service Action 24DR issue:
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How does a typical OBD communication start?
I'm trying to understand how, at the level of SID (Service Identifier) and PID (Parameter Identifier), a communication must start between an external scan tool and any vehicle ECU (Electronic ...
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How to get started tuning ecus?
Now I plan on building my own vehicle soon , and I wanted to know where can I begin learning how to tune a vehicle’s ecu and the necessary programs required to tune ecus on top of the understanding ...
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When doing an engine swap , do you have to have a matching ecu
Now I’m familiar with engine swaps and where they can be useful, but the idea behind the engine management system throws me off.If for example , I have a stock engine in my 2008 Chevy impala , then I ...
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Engine not rev over 3500 after new ECU installed same number
I have Honda civic vtec 1999 with D15 engine installed.
ECU/PCM reporting error and mechanic told me this computing having issue in IC
I bought new ECU same number but after connecting, car engine ...
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VW Golf MK4 1.6 to 2.0 engine swap: which ECU to use?
i successfully changed my engine from 1.6 to 2.0 in a MK4 Golf 2001 the engine 2.0 start fine and run soft, but i am using the engine ecu from the 1.6. my question is if i can change the ecu from 1.6 ...
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110cc scooter sputters under acceleration. Resetting ECU a temporary fix
This is driving my crazy. The dealership is just throwing parts at it. First time, they hooked it up to a little cylinder which has a guage and is connected to pressurized air and connects to the fuel ...
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Is it possible to reset a modified Airbag Control Unit to factory default?
I discovered my BMW E46 320d has been in a small crash and the airbag was deployed. The previous owner didn't fix it correctly and reused the airbag and modified the Airbag Control Unit (probably just ...
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VW 2015 TDI (EA288) Oil Sensor(s)
I recently acquired a 2015 VW Jetta TDI, and while someone was taking a long trip, in cold weather, the oil light came on. A yellow light, which does not match any indicators in the owner's manual.
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How does ECU know the hand brake is on?
I was reviewing the data around the DTC event, and it said the hand brake was on. I assumed it was a software bug, because I was sure the hand brake was off, but today after jacking up the rear I ...
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Car Jump Started in wrong way
We switched the jumper cables when trying to jump start my Altezza 4 cylinder. Main fuse and other fuses were blown. I replaced all the damaged fuses and battery. When we eventually got the car to ...
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Can my ECU tell me if my air filter should be changed?
While replacing my air filter I was looking at the old one and wondering, "I can see this has debris on it, but how much was that affecting airflow to the engine?"
Obviously the more restrictive the ...
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Fault code retention on scania
I had an incident in a Scania which was showing an "ABS Malfunction" warning on the dash at the time.
My inquiry is if it is possible to "historically" look into the system and see the fault and any ...
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No resistance measured between two electrical parts, ECU fault?
I'm troubleshooting a car with a faulty Camshaft Sensor error.
I used the factory test plan to test the wiring between the sensor & ECU.
Here is the wiring:
ECU Pin87 -> Wireloom Pin 87 -> ...
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Why is this RPM graph squarewave?
'07 Subaru Outback 3.0R 5 speed auto. I am logging using the excellent RomRaider and was kind of surprised that when graphed RPM looks like a square wave in most situations, don't know if it was ...
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Why would this happen:
If anybody could help me understand this behavior, I'd be grateful:
2003 R1 5PW, Fuel-injected, has an alarm/immobilizer fitted, doesn't report any fault codes:
Motorcycle would occasionally (three ...
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Installing electronics next to SRS Airbag controller in car
I have bought an add-on for my car stereo (GROM USB3) which adds USB and Bluetooth capability for playing music and answering calls. This module is contained in a little box with 4 ports, and connects ...
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1996 Volvo 960 won't spark or inject
After a customer had destroyed his engine(wrong fuel), the engine was replaced by my colleague with a 2nd hand one from a running car. However, it won't inject or spark when starting. It concerns a ...
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97 Tahoe and 99 Tahoe different between the ecm
Need to know what the difference between a 97 and 99 Tahoe Ecmengine control module most know the difference 99 and 97
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U0100 Toyota Aygo CAN Stop Communication or DTC Diagnostics, which is right?
I spent a lot of time trying to resolve some problems with a 2006 Toyota Aygo.
The most important or significant code it has is U0100: No communication with ECM/PCM A.
Information for 1KR-FE engine, ...
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After odometer/mileage correction, which module data gets changed - engine or instrument cluster?
I read that the PCM tracks mileage for it's own purpose and BCM tracks and stores it for instrument cluster module to display it. So, when someone does an odometer/mileage correction, does it change ...
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when I plugged in my OBD scanner, I got not connected to the vehicle and the dashboard going crazy
when I plugged in my OBD scanner, I got not connected to the vehicle and the dashboard going crazy, and when I unplug the ODB scanner everything going back to normal...
the vehicle I am talking about ...
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Car keeps breaking fuel injectors?
Ok so i'm having quiet a strange issues with one of my cars (08 X5 E70 4.8L V8) that may be worth discussing. It seems to keep "blowing" through injectors on only one bank.
Suddenly i noticed CEL and ...
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Fuel Map and fooling the speed sensor
Sorry, I didn't know what kind of title I could put for this.
I have a '97 Subaru Impreza WRX STi and, as a technical project, I would like to remove the potential (haven't checked yet) 180km/h ...
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Kia rio 2012 engi. 1.4 power supply relay
Dears,
I have checked a car kia rio 2012 using active test for engine in diagnostic tool all test are succeed except the power supply relay i tried to locate it but I failed. Could you help me to ...
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Considerations for a successful VW 2004 Jetta 2.0L engine swap in place of a 1.6L engine
Vehicle make: Volkswagen
Model: Bora
Year: 2004
Issue: Swapped the 1.6L for a 2.0L. No programming of the ECU was necessary neither was a change of ECU necessary until vehicle started misbehaving - ...
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testing for voltage
I am sitting with a problem that is slowly draining my wallet. I drive a opel corsa utility 14i, and after having to replace a blown head gasket, all sorts of gremlins started popping up. First no ...
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Why modern car networks are known as "unsafe"?
Engineers and tech people like Craig Smith (who made a great book about hacking cars) never stop warning about car security. Saying that modern cars ain't secure and can be hacked from the outside (...
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Coding a second hand ECU
I am looking to purchase a second hand ECU for my 1997 Toyota Starlet. The advert for the ECu states that it will need coding and I am unsure if this is something I can do or if I need an auto ...
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Can't detect Proton GEN2 ECU
I bought an old 2004 Proton Gen2 car, and its Engine light is on, so I bought an OBD2 device to check the engine errors, but I can't manage to access to ECU.
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Why do modern PCMs prefer MAP over MAF
Why do modern PCMs prefer to use pressure sensors to estimate the air charge going into an engine instead of air flow meters. Eg they typically use a MAP sensor and complex software to estimate air ...
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Is an AC compressor's clutch supposed to cycle off when the RPMs become low enough?
The car is a Vauxhall Agila A and the compressor is a Delphi CVC internally controlled compressor, so it's basically supposed to never cycle while the AC is on. The transmission is obviously manual (...
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No voltage on injector lines following engine rebuild
I have a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4 L TDCi.
It was starting normally but the engine had major mechanical problems so I have rebuilt it and put it back in without touching any electrical part. Now I'm ...
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5 speed to 6 speed transmission swap reprogramming?
I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe (which is the same as Toyota Matrix) that the transmission locked up. For what I researched it is a very common problem with the Vibe. Solution suggested was to swap it for ...
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ECU repair Opel Corsa Diesel
The ECU in my son's Opel Corsa got wet. A common issue with those model's. An auto electrician repaired it by changing a few damaged components. The mechanic installed it but could not start the car. ...
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Where can i find official scientific documents with table of PIDs for ECU
I need an official document for reading information from PIDs that manage comunication with ECU of car.
I'm searching to sae.org and iso.org but i don't find nothing.
Can someone guide me?
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2003 Chevy Cavalier: Why does acceleration sometimes stop working properly?
Sometimes when I'm driving, when i press gently on the gas pedal [like you should be doing] the acceleration doesn't work at all, and when i press down on it harder it works and revs violently, and ...
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Won't pass emissions, Bad ECU?
So, Last year my 94 Acura Integra AT passed emissions by the skin of its teeth, this year it won't pass, I have noticed in past year and half that dropped from around 30mpg to about 15mpg. Some times ...
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non v-tec swap to a v-tec
ive got a 98 civic dx engine is a D16y7 non v-tec I have swapped engines to a v-tec D16Z6. im having problems with the ecu it does not work on a v-tec motor. it does start the car but no v-tec ive ...
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OBD request trouble code mode 3 and mode 7
I'm trying to get my own app on phone to read Trouble code in car...
I see that i have 3 mode to do this... first is to use the mode 01 with command 01 (but this command is generic) or the mode 03 and ...
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How to remove pin from Subaru ECU plug
I need to add a cable into an existing plug for a 2007 Subaru Legacy (BP) vehicle.
For practice I picked up an identical plug from the wreckers. Figured I could use the pin and cable from the test ...
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Gonna remove my Cat...issues with the ECU 😳?
The Cat. Converter on my 2005 Ford Territory SUV (245 cubic inch Twin Cam 6 Cyl)Australian Model is stuffed and I'm removing it (they cost the National Debt 💸)....I know I can be arrested / fined a ...
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Mahindra Scorpio ECU problem
I am facing problem while displaying metrics on my Android phone, i have this Bluetooth Module and using torque (Lite) app from Play Store. Device is connecting to the phone quickly, but it's taking ...
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