What is the function of a car ECU?
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The ECU in a car is the engine control unit. The ECU control unit makes adjustments to the vehicle's operating system by comprehensively analyzing driving data such as vehicle speed, engine RPM, and transmission gear position. Introduction to ECU: The ECU is referred to as the brain of the engine. While the engine is running, the ECU collects data, processes it, and then controls the engine's operation through control mechanisms. Engine sensors transmit data to the ECU. After processing, the ECU adjusts the engine's operating state via actuators. The ECU is generally installed in the engine compartment. Role of the ECU: The function of the electronic control unit is to compute, process, and judge the information input from sensors such as the air flow meter based on the programs and data stored in its memory. It then outputs commands, providing the fuel injector with electrical pulse signals of a certain width to control the fuel injection volume. The electronic control unit consists of a microcomputer, input, output, and control circuits. Functions of the ECU: ECUs generally have self-diagnosis and protection functions. When a system fault occurs, it can automatically record the fault code in RAM and take protective measures to read substitute programs from the aforementioned inherent programs to keep the engine running. At the same time, these fault messages will be displayed on the dashboard and remain illuminated, allowing the car owner to promptly identify issues and drive the car to a repair shop.
