There was a time that vehicles didn’t come with sophisticated computer systems. Those cars and trucks used pneumatic and mechanical systems to regulate idle speed, valve timing, and fuel delivery.

Electronic control modules (ECMs) are small, dedicated computers that control components and systems in vehicles or other machines. Automotive ECMs control the engine, the anti-lock braking system ...

The Engine Control Module (ECM) is a crucial component in a car, as it acts as the brain that controls various engine functions. It works in conjunction with multiple sensors, wires, and connectors to ...

Abstract: A Spark ignition (SI) engine is a complex, multi-domain component of the vehicle powertrain system. The engine control module (ECM) for an SI engine must achieve both high performance and ...

Ever since Carl Benz patented the world's first gas-powered automobile in 1886, code-named number 37435, the automotive industry has undergone a dramatic technological shift. Believe it or not, much ...

Knock sensors are devices used in internal combustion engines to detect engine knock or detonation. The knock sensor detects vibrations and sends a signal to the engine control module (ECM), to ...