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ECM / ECU Facts...
Electronic Control Units / Electronic Control Modules are computers... And, heat is bad for computers.
ECM / ECU life expectancy is typically 3 to 5 years of normal operation.
Higher than normal failure rates have been documented, for ECUs / ECMs that
came installed in vehicles that were manufactured between 1989 through 1994...
Mitsubishi - 3000GT, Cordia, Diamante, Eclipse, Expo, Galant, Galant Sigma, Mighty Max, Mirage, Montero, Precis, Starion and Tredia models.
Suzuki - Esteem, Samurai, Sidekick, Swift, Vitara and X90 models
Geo - Metro, Storm and Tracker models
Mazda - 323, 626, 929, B2200, B2600, B2600i, Millenia, MPV, MX6, RX7 models
Eagle - Summit and Talon models
Dodge - Colt, Colt Vista and Stealth models
Plymouth - Laser models
Hyundai - Accent, Elantra, Excel, Santa Fe, Scoupe, Sonata and Tiburon models
In addition, the following manufactures install the ECU / ECM under the vehicle's seats or on the floorboards, eliminating some of the heat related problems, but making them susceptible to getting wet on flooded streets.
Honda - Accord, Civic Prelude models
Acura - Integra and Legend models
Need To Replace Your ECU / ECM?
The symptoms of a failing 'Electronic Control Unit' / 'Electronic Control Module' can be anything from sudden 'no-starts,' to the 'check engine' light going on, and/or
'idling' problems. Quite often, these symptoms are misdiagnosed as ignition or fuel system problems.
Contact Us...
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is waiting for your call. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
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