ECM Programming - FLASH Control Modules
The MS41.x ECM is a programmable "FLASH" Control Module. The ECM contains a soldered in FLASH EPROM which can be programmed/updated up to 13 times. The EPROM has basic information always present in it refered to as "resident data". This resident data gives the EPROM its identification and contains instructions for the programming of the operational maps. When you program, you are inputting operational maps to the ECM such as injection timing and ignition timing, etc.
An unprogrammed control module will not allow the engine to start. DME (ECM) FLASH programming is performed with the DIS/MoDIC using the latest software.
Using the "automatic" determination process (preferred method), the MoDIC compares the part numbers stored in the FLASH EPROM of the currently installed ECM with a list of possible replacement part numbers stored in the MoDIC's memory. The comparison is done to:
- Display the part number for the replacement programmable control module for that vehicle.
- Determine if the MoDIC can "recommend" a replacement part number(s) from the list part numbers stored in its memory.
- Identify a proper replacement program or control module.
The determination identification screen is an example of the data displayed once the determination is made.