Does replacing a new engine control unit require decoding?

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The engine control unit is part of the vehicle's electronic anti-theft system. Most vehicles require decoder rematching after replacement, while the remaining portion can automatically match. Functions of the engine control unit: The engine control unit is a high-tech electronic product that uses advanced technology to read vehicle data. It consists of a microcomputer and peripheral circuits, with the main component being the microcomputer and the core element being the CPU. This system continuously monitors whether the vehicle's emissions exceed standards based on engine operating conditions and then issues warnings. When a system malfunction occurs, the malfunction indicator light or check engine warning light illuminates, while the powertrain control module stores the fault information in memory. Through specific procedures, fault codes can be read from the PCM, allowing for quick and accurate determination of the fault's nature and location based on the fault codes. Common decoding methods: Capacitance decoding is used for models with pulse detection and waveform detection; resistance decoding typically applies Ohm's Law R (resistance) = U (voltage) / I (current) to calculate the decoding method on the vehicle; modifying the engine control unit mainly targets models such as Volkswagen, Skoda, and Audi, using decoding software like 5053 and decoding cable sets; commonly used decoding stabilizers and decoders are primarily for Korean vehicles. After installing imported stabilizers, due to the high starting current causing left and right bulb flickering, simply adding an additional single-lamp cable set can resolve the issue.