Powertrain control module: Difference between revisions

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The primary inputs to the PCM come from many sensors, of different types, that are spread around the car. Most of them are oriented toward engine management and performance. These sensors fail at a much higher rate than any of the computers do.

==Other names==

'''Engine control unit''' is also called:

* PCM: Powertrain control module (Ford/GM)

* ECM: Engine control module

* Injection control unit (Peugeot<ref>http://www.obdtester.com/psacom-eculist/peugeot/607_1999_2004_van</ref>, Citroen, Fiat, Alfa, Lancia)

* DME/DDE: Digital Motor Electronics / Digital Diesel Electronics (BMW<ref>http://obdtester.com/bimcom-eculist/bmw/5/2008_e60_e61</ref>, Mini)

==Bibliography==

*{{cite book |first=James E. |last=Duffy |authorlink=|year=2003 |title=Modern Automotive Technology |edition=6th |isbn=1-59070-186-0}}

*{{cite book |first=William B. |last=Ribbens |authorlink=William B. Ribbens |edition=6th |year=2002 |title=Understanding Automotive Electronics |isbn=0-08-048149-3}}

==References==

{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Embedded systems]]