Where is the Engine Control Module Located in a Chevrolet Cruze?

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Kira
07/29/25 10:03pm
Snowflake Cruze engine control module is located to the right of the gear shift console. More information about the engine control module is as follows: 1. The Automobile Engine Control Module is the core component of engine control. Based on input from various sensors, it controls the engine's fuel injection and ignition timing, and provides optimal control commands to other output devices. 2. The Engine Control Module (ECM) interacts with many emission-related components and systems, monitoring them for any performance degradation. OBD-II diagnostics monitor system performance and set Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) when performance declines.
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