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Q: Will a bad ecm cause engine not to start?
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Would a bad ECM cause overheating and the wrong fuel mixture resulting in failure to start problems?

A failed ECM can certainly keep an engine from starting, but it probably won't be responsible for overheating.


What are the symptoms of a bad ecm?

A check engine light, poor performance and in some cases no start.


How does the cps affects the starts of an engine?

The cps other wise know as crank position sensor shows the ecm that the engine is turning over and then the ecm turns on the spark and the fuel to allow the car to start. If the cps is bad the ecm won't see the engine turning over so in turn it won't allow fuel our spark.


Will a coolant temp sensor on a 1989 camaro 305 cause it to run bad?

Yes. A bad or failing temp sensor prevents the ECM from monitoring, and adjusting for, the engine temperature.


What could cause a 1994 Chevy beretta not to start?

bad fuel pump, bad ignition, ecm wires removed, clutch safety switch, about a million things -berettaspeed15 bad fuel pump, bad ignition, ecm wires removed, clutch safety switch, about a million things -berettaspeed15


What if your car computer has failed?

If the computer, aka Engine Control Module (ECM) had a major melt down the engine would not start or run. Different functions of the ECM could fail and the engine may continue to run and the check engine light would illuminate. It is seldom the ECM is at fault.


Why won't an ISX engine crank?

Number of possibilities.. bad batteries, bad starter, faulty connector the starter, bad ECM, faulty connection to the ECM. Can't narrow it down without knowing more details.


Your 1987 Chevy astro van just stop starting engine turns but will not start help?

Check the ECM Electronic Control Module, under the distributor cap If its bad sometimes it wont start or it will and then die


What would cause a fuel sending unit not to shut off?

Possible bad ECM.


Why won't cold car start it is a 94 Infiniti J30?

There could be any number of problems causing a no start condition. No fuel, no spark, bad timing, clogged fuel filter, bad fuel pump, ECM bad, ECM fuse bad, Ignition fuse bad.... Too many to list.


What is a engine ecm?

ECM stands for engine control module / COMPUTER


Will a bad crank sensor cause a short an blow engine fuse?

The crank sensor produces a small amount of current that the ECM moniters. If it shorts out it simply won't produce any current.