Have you or someone working on your car — maybe a repair shop or dealership — determined that your car’s computer is causing problems? Commonly known as an Engine Control Unit (ECU), Electronic Control Module (ECM), or a variety of other terms, the computer in your vehicle is responsible for countless functions. So, how do…
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What’s a Core Charge / Deposit When Buying an ECM?
If you’re shopping for an engine control module for your Dodge, Jeep, Ford, or some other make and model, then you’ve probably come across something called a “core deposit” or a “core charge.” You may have found a great deal on an ECM but this core fee is turning you off — what is it?…
Where is my Dodge ECM + PCM Located?
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…
How Do I Replace My Car’s ECM?
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…
10 of the Cheapest Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for Sale
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…
Where is My Vehicle’s Engine Computer (ECM / PCM) Located?
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…
When is it Time to Repair or Replace My Vehicle’s Engine Computer?
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…
Diesel vs. Gasoline Engines and Powertrain Control Modules
Every time you pull up to the gas station, you probably always notice that there are certain pumps or nozzles that say diesel. You also probably have no idea what that means, you just know that you should never ever put that fuel in your car instead of gasoline, and that it’s mostly big trucks…
Car Computer (ECM, PCM, and TCM) Error Codes & Definitions
Modern vehicles have extremely smart engines. Your car or truck’s central computer (depending on your vehicle) can be called an Engine Control Unit (ECU), Engine Control Module (ECM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM), or Transmission Control Module (TCM). This computer module is constantly monitoring your vehicle and its engine for any signs of trouble. Issues that your…
How Much Does an Electronic or Engine Control Module Cost?
The costs of your car or truck’s engine control module — also known as the Electronic Control Module or ECU (Engine / Electronic Control Unit) can vary wildly. If you’re in the market and need to purchase a new ECM for your car or truck, this article will give you a ball-park estimate of how much…