TIPMs — also known as Totally Integrated Power Modules — control the electrical system in your vehicle. Unfortunately, you may not immediately be able to tell if your TIPM is failing. Like other failing parts/components on your vehicle, issues related to a failing TIPM may only show intermittently, making it hard to pinpoint as the…
2005 and 2006 Jeep Wrangler PCM Problems (and Fixes!)
The powertrain control module (PCM) — sometimes also called an engine computer, ECM, or TCM — in your Jeep Wrangler acts as the brain of your vehicle’s engine. More specifically, the PCM in your Jeep is actually a combination of two other computers, the engine control module and the transmission control module. Although it may appear like…
Reflashing: How to Flash or Remap an Engine Computer Unit (ECU)
Reflashing an ECM is a tuning technique that is also often called flashing, remapping, or flash tuning. Like any computer, your car’s ECM has software with different settings or parameters, and these can be changed to alter the performance and driving limits of a vehicle. Reflashing or remapping an engine computer is essentially just the…
Saudi Arabia Custom ECU Chip Tuning
Whether you’re driving down the Las Vegas Strip or down Dammam highway in Saudi Arabia, your car’s ECM or engine control module is going to be the most important component in your engine. With its system of circuits and sensors this acts as your car’s brain and central nervous system. It controls, monitors, and regulates…
Can You Fix Your Car’s ECM by Yourself?
Need a replacement ECM? We sell preprogrammed “plug and play” engine computers (ECMs, TCMs, and PCMs) for all makes and models! We only sell OEM parts that are GUARANTEED to work with your vehicle. Order today and it’ll ship within 48 hours: find the right ECM for your vehicle now » Short answer: Yes! Buy a replacement…
What’s the Difference? Aftermarket vs Stock Engine Control Units (ECUs)
What’s the difference between aftermarket engine control units (ECUs) versus stock or OEM engine control units? We’ll tell you! As we’ve discussed quite a bit in our articles in the past, your vehicle’s engine control module (ECM) is really at the center of your engine. It monitors, controls, and regulates everything from your transmission to fuel…
Should I Repair or Replace My ECU / ECM?
Need a replacement ECM? We sell preprogrammed “plug and play” engine computers (ECMs, TCMs, and PCMs) for all makes and models! We only sell OEM parts that are GUARANTEED to work with your vehicle. Order today and it’ll ship within 48 hours: find the right ECM for your vehicle now » Have you or someone working on…
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Repair Costs
Need a replacement ECM? We sell preprogrammed “plug and play” engine computers (ECMs, TCMs, and PCMs) for all makes and models! We only sell OEM parts that are GUARANTEED to work with your vehicle. Order today and it’ll ship within 48 hours: find the right ECM for your vehicle now » Your car is what you depend…
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?…
Guide to Buying a Remanufactured Electronic Control Module (ECM)
Need a replacement ECM? We sell preprogrammed “plug and play” engine computers (ECMs, TCMs, and PCMs) for all makes and models! We only sell OEM parts that are GUARANTEED to work with your vehicle. Order today and it’ll ship within 48 hours: find the right ECM for your vehicle now » Electronic (also called engine) control modules…