8 Signs of a Failing TCM (And Replacement Cost)

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Is your transmission acting up with harsh shifts, delayed engagement, or warning lights? While a failing transmission control module could be the issue, TCM problems are actually fairly uncommon (the culprit is likely something else). However, when this computer brain does fail, it can be both serious and expensive, with the potential to leave you … Read more

5 Symptoms of a Bad ECM (And Replacement Cost)

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The engine control module (ECM), also referred to as the engine control unit (ECU), is a critical component which links your engine to the central computer of your vehicle. The ECM manages most of the functions of the engine, based on the information it receives from other systems and electronic components within the vehicle. If … Read more

8 Causes of Engine ECU Failure (Why Does an ECU Go Bad?)

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The ECU is the Engine Control Unit of your vehicle. It’s also commonly referred to as the ECM (Engine Control Module) or even a PCM (Powertrain Control Module), although a PCM has additional functions as well. This electronic module is a built-in computer which your vehicle depends on for managing a variety of its systems … Read more