What Are the Consequences of Water Ingress in a Car's ECU?

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VanLouis
07/30/25 5:06am
Water ingress in a car's ECU can cause various electrical components to short-circuit due to moisture. Below is relevant information about automotive ECUs: 1. Definition: A car's ECU is an electronic device that automatically processes input signals from various sensors according to predetermined programs, then outputs signals to actuators to control vehicle operation. 2. Classification: Automotive ECUs are now widely used, such as body control modules, engine control modules, transmission control modules, and ABS control modules. Although the number and types of ECUs vary across different vehicle models, the general trend is to use one main ECU to process most sensor input signals while employing smaller electronic control units for other systems. 3. Composition: The main component of an automotive ECU is a microcontroller. A microcontroller is a circuit board that integrates a microprocessor (CPU), memory, and input/output interfaces. The microprocessor serves as the core component, converting analog input signals into digital signals, comparing them with stored reference data for processing, and calculating output values. The output signals are amplified to control actuators.
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