Time has moved on and an engine remap is now more about ‘flashing’ a car’s ECU with new instructions. But the term ‘chipping’ never quite died in the transition. Remapping is generally considered more accurate and less risky. It’s more finely calibrated –particularly for a well wri...
Unless the check engine light is flashing, a vehicle can technically continue to drive even if a DTC needs to be addressed. Not every problem will completely disable a vehicle. However, it is in the best interest of companies to address check engine lights and read the DTCs when they are ...
ECU Flashing has many advantages such as improved throttle response, faster shift points, optimal shift points for full boost, adjustments to the timing map, and more. The main advantage that an ECU flash offers is having no boost leaks! A piggyback relies solely on the factory boost control ...
Efficiency XCP is designed for high-speed data exchange, making it possible to read and write data to an ECU quickly. This is crucial when it is required to make real-time adjustments to an ECU’s parameters. Further, it offers a more precise data acquisition by measuring ECU timestamps ...
An orange or red light in the shape of an engine is one of the most vague warning lights, which means the engine control unit (ECU) has detected a problem. Exactly what that problem is can vary dramatically; it could be anything from a faulty sensor to a serious mechanical failure. So...
PCM (Powertrain Control Module): The PCM is the central unit that combines both the ECM and TCM. It oversees and integrates the functions of both the engine and the transmission for optimal performance and efficiency. ECM (Engine Control Module): The ECM, or Engine Control Unit (ECU), is...
Cars have lots of sensors to check if everything's running smoothly. If there's a problem, the sensor will tell the engine control unit (ECU) which will turn on the engine management light. There are many reasons why the light will show but a garage can check what the cause is. ...
Accessport Manager is an Accessport management software developed by COBB Tuning for Windows and macOS. The Accessport is a handheld device used for flashing (reprogramming) a vehicle's ECU (Engine Computer) with performance and nonperformance maps (tuning files) through the vehicle's onboard dia...
Another source of problem that might lead to car shuts off while driving and an illuminated Check Engine light is a faulty Engine Control Unit (ECU) or engine control module. The ECU in your car is a computer that collects information from various parts of an internal combustion engine to ma...
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