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In a post- Volkswagen scandal  world, most people know that their vehicle’s computer can be reprogrammed; this programming determines how several fundamental aspects of your vehicle perform. It also determines whether emissions are within legal boundaries, among other variables. The automakers at Volkswagen played around with software to make it through emission tests with higher-than-allowed emission rates. But here’s the question vehicle owners are asking in the aftermath: if tweaking the system is possible, is it possible for vehicle owners to optimize ECMs for fuel efficiency?  It is. However, you might want to think twice before indulging in your mini-DIY (and probably illegal) project. Why Is It Risky To Hack Into My Vehicle’s ECM? ECMs for automobiles are getting increasingly complex each passing day. While vehicle enthusiasts fiddle with them all the time, irreparable mistakes occur way too often.  Why do people fiddle with them then? Some vehicle owners w

Is your “check engine light” always on, even when the fuel cap is sealed? Is your gas mileage decreasing every year? How does your engine sound—can you hear it straining to keep up every now and then?  Assessing the functionality of your car’s ECM is important, because it’s the brain of your car, controlling almost everything the engine does. It optimizes the air to fuel ratio, modifies ignition timings, and controls engine idling.  Why (And When) Do I Need To Reprogram the ECM? If these scenarios ring a bell, your ECM may need to be reprogrammed. The term sounds more daunting than it is; what you need to know is that having the ECM reprogrammed will fix many problems that you might be facing with your engine—it can also troubleshoot more in depth problems that may arise in the future.  Your car’s engine is designed to work until its last breath—it’s built to last for a vast mileage. But even with regular use, it can take a beating, and may not work as efficiently

A Caterpillar engine control module (ECM) is an onboard computer that acts as the brain of your equipment or vehicle’s engine. It performs split-second monitoring and provides data output that enables both vehicle functionality and safety features.  The primary function of a CAT ECM is to ensure that your CAT equipment or truck operates at optimal efficiency and performance. It collects information regarding how each engine component is performing using a series of sensors in the engine bay, and adjusts and regulates their performance through actuators and other output units. The engine settings that are controlled and regulated by the ECM include: ·   The air-to-fuel ratio ·   The amount of fuel that’s injected into the cylinder ·   Variable intake control ·   Exhaust gas recirculation CAT ECMs come in a multitude of shapes and sizes. The majority of applications are referenced by the connectors’ pin configuration. Determining the number of pins can hel