4 Functions Controlled by the ECM

An ECM is one of the most important components of a modern-day vehicle. It’s a computerized brain installed in the vehicle’s engine and makes all parts and systems work smoothly by receiving signals from the sensors and sending relevant signals to the actuators.

Although there are a variety of functions and ECM controls in a car, let’s take a look at some of the most important ones in this article.

 

 

1. Fuel Injection into the Combustion Chamber

Modern internal combustion engines have an internal combustion chamber where a mixture of air and fuel is used to burn fuel and generate power to drive the vehicle. The ECM controls the fuel injection and regulates the mixture of air and fuel. This allows only the necessary fuel to be injected into the chamber, resulting in better mileage for the car without compromising its power.

 

2. Steering of the Vehicle

Older vehicles didn’t have power steering features, but modern vehicles do. You don’t have to put in all the strength in your arms to turn that steering wheel; a hydraulic motor will do it for you. This motor is controlled by the ECM and sends relevant signals to indicate how much a car should turn based on how much the steering wheel is turned.

 

3. Gear Shifting

Although the ECM doesn’t control gear shifting itself, it is directly affected by it because the ECM sends signals to the TCM (Transmission control module) that controls the gear shifting. The ECM indicates how much power to transmit to the TCM, resulting in smooth gear shifting along with speed in vehicles with automatic transmission.

 

4. Deployment of Airbags

Airbags save numerous lives in road accidents every year. However, an airbag is useless without an ECM because it won’t open upon impact. As soon as a vehicle crashes, the ECM sends a signal to the actuator that’s responsible for opening the airbags. This is done in a fraction of a second, often resulting in a difference between a saved life and death.

 

 

If your ECM malfunctions, your car’s performance will drop, and you’ll also be at risk while driving. Get your malfunctioning ECMs repaired or replaced by ECM experts at CATECM.

They are one of the leading ECM repair and remanufacturing companies in the United States and have also remanufactured ECMs and offer ECM reprogramming services all over the country. All their services and products come with a one-year warranty.

Contact them today for more information.

 

 

 

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