The engine control module can affect cylinders. But if its only a 4 cylinder, cancelling out just one out of 4 isn't likely to be a computer. Its not the most likely cause, but it is definetely possible.
where is the engine control computer located on a 1994 ford mustang gt
Engine control unit. (engine computer).
ECM stands for engine control module / COMPUTER
PCM : powertrain control moduleIt is the computer that controls all engine functions.PCM : powertrain control moduleIt is the computer that controls all engine functions.
( 6 , 8 , or 10 engine cylinders ) depending on which engine it has : The 4.2 liter V6 engine has ( 6 engine cylinders ) The 4.6 and 5.4 liter V8 engines have ( 8 engine cylinders ) The 6.8 liter V 10 engine has ( 10 engine cylinders )
'Mpfi' stands for 'multi point (electronic) fuel injection'. This system injects fuel into individual cylinders, based on commands from the 'on board engine management system computer' - popularly known as the Engine Control Unit/ECU. Mpfi Systems can either be : a) 'Sequential' i.e direct injection into individual cylinders against their suction strokes, or b) 'Simultaneous' i.e together for all the four or whatever the number of cylinders, or c) 'Group' i.e into Cylinder-Pairs.
The engine control computer, ECM, is located on the inside of the firewall directly behind the glove box.
A row of cylinders in an engine is known as a "bank" of cylinders. '
8 engine cylinders in a V8 engine
Engine Control Module. The computer that controls the engine.
computer control
The 4 cylinder engine has ( 4 cylinders ) and the V6 engine has ( 6 cylinders )