Electronic Control Module (ECM): Notes
ECM is located in passenger compartment. For exact location of ECM, see ECM LOCATION in appropriate TESTS W/CODES article.
- See TESTS W/CODES - Corvette
- See TESTS W/CODES - DeVille, Fleetwood
- See TESTS W/CODES - Eldorado, Seville
- See TESTS W/CODES - CARBURETED - 5.0L
- See TESTS W/CODES - BCM - Reatta, Riviera
- See TESTS W/CODES - ECM - Reatta, Riviera
- See TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L VIN [L] - Regal
- See TESTS W/CODES - 2.0L TBI
- See TESTS W/CODES - 2.2L TBI
- See TESTS W/CODES - 2.5L TBI
- See TESTS W/CODES - 5.0L & 5.7L TBI
- See TESTS W/CODES - 2.0L PFI
- See TESTS W/CODES - 2.3L PFI
- See TESTS W/CODES - 3.1L PFI
- See TESTS W/CODES - 3.3L PFI
- See TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L PFI
- See TESTS W/CODES - V8 PFI - Camaro, Firebird
The ECM consists of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Central Processing Unit (CPU), power supply and system memories.
The ECM has a "learning" ability which allows it to make minor corrections for fuel system variations. If battery power is interrupted, a vehicle performance change may be noticed. This will correct itself and normal performance will return if vehicle is allowed to "relearn" optimum control conditions. This is accomplished by driving vehicle at normal operating temperature, under part throttle, moderate acceleration and idle conditions.