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ECU or Engine Control Unit on cars controls the engine on computer controlled cars. It uses a closed-loop control that monitors outputs of a system to control the inputs to a system, managing the emissions and fuel economy of the engine. It also gathers data from the various sensors ranging from coolant temperature to O2 volume in your exhaust (which explains the number of codes which vary from one car model to the other). From the data gathered, it performs somewhat an analysis to determine what is wrong with your car.
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Anyone had ECU troubles with a 1995 polo?
I have a vw polo 2000 that had ecu problems, so we disconnected the battery then the ecu from the car and left it for he day. The next morning we reconnected it and that reset it. hope it works for you too
If car works why wouldn't a car computer i.e ECU work?
A car and a car's computer that is stated as ECU, their functioning are not inter-relative. Actually, it is just a pre-programmed control given to the car for some specific functions. Some examples are:- Power steering, Power brake, Electronic Fuel Injection Control, etc. So, the non-functioning of the ECU depends only upon the ECU itself. The problems may be:- 1. Whether the ECU's circuit-board is alright or not. 2. Whether it is getting the required input from the car or not. 3. Whether it is doing the processes it is programmed to do or not. 4. Whether it is giving the required output to the car or not.
Does a car run when ecu is unplugged?
Assuming you mean the engine ECU, the answer is no
Where is the ECU sensor 2001 Santa Fe?
There is not a single ECU sensor. There are dozens of sensors on this car that feed the ECU
How much is an ecu for a 1990 integra?
An ecu for this car would cost about $120
Can a car start with a bad ecu?
Depending on what part of the ecu is bad, yes.
Where the ecu is on the car?
It varies from car to car, need more info.
Can you start a car with the ecu removed?
No.
Car you drive a car with the ecu removed?
No. ECU generally stands for Engine Control Unit, i.e. the brain or nerve centre for engine. Without it - no go. With that said, not all cars have an ECU. An older car with a carburetor, old-fashioned distributor and all that will run quite happily entirely without anything even remotely similar to an ECU. A Diesel car may not have an ECU etc etc.
What is an ecu on a Chrysler 300 m?
An ECU is any of the electronic control units (computers) on the car.
What does a ecu do?
AnswerThat is Electronic Control Unit, the computer. If you blow or remove the ECU fuse the car will not run.
How do you know when your ecu is bad?
A car will not operate without the a working ECU. If the computer is bad car will not turn on. A driver will not be able to use any of the engines accessories.
