Thursday, December 29, 2011

Repairing Your Dodge ECM

By Jeb Hujelle


For those who are enthusiastic about cars or wants to learn more about them for troubleshooting in the future, it is important for you to know about Dodge ECM . Car parts and components are very complex and if one of them goes wrong or stop working properly, you have to know the root of the problem and be able to fix it properly. If you don't, you might lose a lot of money paying for repairs without having knowledge of it. One of the complex car parts is the ECM. If you were wondering what a Dodge ECM is, you went to the right place. What is a Dodge ECM? What does it stands for? What are its functions?

ECM stands for Engine Control Module. It is a device that does a lot of things. It measures the amount of fuel injection, it determines ignition timing, and it also monitors other components to keep the internal combustion engine in working condition. In short, it is responsible for controlling other components in your car in order for your vehicle to run efficiently and prevent causing problems in the future. It is a very important component in your car.

Before you pay for repair, ensure that you have proper diagnosis. Is it really your Dodge ECM that is not working or a different component? Before you follow what your mechanic tells you to replace or do, confirm it first. Ask for a second opinion or search the internet for information. If the ECM is really the problem, then you are ready to have your car repaired. If not, try assessing the symptoms of your car again.

However, with the help of modern technology, a lot of car components get an upgrade. Hybrid digital or analog designs are now called ECMs, or engine control modules. They now use a microprocessor which processes the data from the engine and computes it according to the data provided. It is not fixed to a standard data of a new engine; instead, the data is computed based on the information or input that is gathered from the engine. ECMs are also made to perform like a computer.

To start replacing the ECM, disconnect the battery first. Locate the ECM, which is like a rectangular large chip, in the engine compartment. If the ECM is not located in the engine compartment, call your car dealership to know its location. After that, disconnect the electrical supply from the computer. Take off the screws that hold the ECM in place. Once you have done that, replace the old one with the new component. Put the screws back together and put back the electrical supply to the ECM once again. Connect the battery cables to the battery again. Start the car and wait for five minutes. If the problem is not solved, the 'check engine' light should come on.

The advancements in the field of ECM lead to improvement and efficiency of cars. This leads to happy drivers (and mechanics) because ECMs now make it easier for people to know what is the status of the car as well as it also does a lot of functions which are supposed to be done by two or more car components. Not only people get the benefits of improved ECMs, but also the environment. More advanced ECMs lead to effective and efficient cars, which reduces the chances of people wasting energy and fuel. This would lead to cleaner emissions and reduced fuel wastes. Not wasting fuel would help you save more money from buying fuel in the future. Now, would you wish to go back to the old times? With the new and improved ECM, you do not need to break a sweat. You can just sit back, relax, and let your car achieved its best performance.




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