Q: What is ECU in car? A: ECU stands for Engine Control Unit. An ECU, which is sometimes referred to as an engine management system (ECM) or the engine control module or even electronic control unit, ...

Modern vehicles can contain around 100 Electronic Control Units (ECUs). An ECU is a minicomputer that collects data and determines whether to activate a function based on the information received.

The automotive central body control module (BCM) is a processor-based power distribution center that supervises and controls functions related to the car body such as lights, windows, security, door ...

This article reviews the challenges of designing an ECU POL buck converter and introduces a new family of buck converters that stand up to the challenge. Modern, high-end cars require almost 100 ...

Regardless of the vehicle, there’s never enough power for a true gearhead. Upgrading your car with performance parts is awesome but also expensive. Still, there’s also a cheaper and less intrusive way ...

If you're a control freak, late-model electronic transmissions are just what you need to modernize your classic car, and if you decide to go that route, a transmission control module is a must-have.

The lesson is simple. Clearing codes makes warning lights disappear, but diagnosing a fault and proper record keeping of faults rectifies the problems. Getting this right saves you money, protects ...

[Willem Melching] owns a 2010 Volkswagen Golf – a very common vehicle in Europe – and noticed that whilst the electronic steering rack supports the usual Lane Keep Assist (LKAS) system, and would be ...