Testing your ECM is the only way to be sure whether it’s not working properly, or if there is a different component causing an issue with your car. Do you need a replacement ECM for your vehicle? We carry engine control units (ECUs) for all makes and models. We all dread this day. We’re driving…
Engine Control Modules (ECMs) should be very familiar to you at this point. If you’ve read any of our other posts, then you should be comfortable with the basic concept of an ECM. Today we want to take a look at one of the potential areas of concern for the do-it-yourself mechanic when it comes…
At Car Computer Exchange, we do the heavy lifting when it comes to getting a new engine control module (ECM) or powertrain control module (PCM) for your vehicle. Each module we sell is pre-programmed to your car’s VIN and compatible with all motor sizes, transmissions, and emission types. It arrives in the mail tailored to…
If you own a car or truck long enough, there will come a time when you are faced with the question of whether or not to replace your Engine Control Module (ECM). It’s just a part of car ownership, especially as your car gets up in mileage. ECMs can, and do, go bad all the…
It’s every car owner’s worst nightmare: You’re driving down the road and the “Check Engine” light comes on. What do you do now? Is it a serious problem, or just a minor fix? Perhaps the biggest question: How much is this going to cost? While nobody likes to be confronted with expensive auto repairs, the…
Your car is the sum of a variety of modern technologies that all work together to drive you from point A to point B safely, quickly, and comfortably. But, arguably the most important piece of technology in your car is its computer module (ECM or ECU). Your car’s engine computer is what monitors and regulates…
Since their inception, car engine computers — also commonly referred to as a car’s PCM, ECM, or TCM — have developed into ever more critical components for proper engine and vehicle function. Taking in information from a host of sensors including the oxygen sensor, air pressure sensor, air temperature sensor, throttle position sensor, and the…
Modern cars are highly advanced and complex pieces of technology. To the uninitiated, they might even sound like something out of a sci-fi movie. And just like some futuristic vehicle, the majority of your car’s functions are controlled by its engine computer, also known as its Engine Control Unit (ECU), Engine Control Module (ECM), or…
If you have a failing or malfunctioning engine computer — also commonly referred to as an ECM, PCM, or TCM — it’s in your (and your car’s) best interest to get it taken care of as quickly as possible. The module itself is a complex piece of technology—basically your car’s central computer—that involves software and…
A malfunctioning or failing powertrain control module (PCM), transmission control module (TCM), or engine control module (ECM) is not something you want to experience. The name or configuration of these components may differ depending on what make your car is (for example, some makes combine the TCM and ECM into a PCM, while some keep…