What does ECM mean in a car?

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Automotive ECM refers to the Engine Control Module, which has the function of continuously monitoring and controlling the normal operation of the engine. In modern engine management systems, the ECM is the core control component. Below is information about the Engine Control Module: 1. The automotive engine control module is one of the most important automotive electronics. It can provide the engine with the optimal air-fuel ratio mixture and the best ignition timing according to different engine conditions, ensuring the engine always operates in the best state, achieving optimal performance, power, fuel economy, and emissions. 2. The core component of the ECM is a VLSI microcontroller composed of a microprocessor. It uses various corresponding sensors (temperature, pressure, gas-sensitive, displacement) to pick up control parameters and implements automatic control over the engine, fuel injection, ignition, combustion, operation, and emissions through the microcontroller. 3. The automotive engine control module (ECM) interacts with many emission-related components and systems and monitors whether these emission-related components and systems show performance degradation.