The Engine Control Unit is a vital part of every car made in the last 40 years or so, but unlike just about every other electronic device, open source solutions just don’t exist. [Andrey] is trying to ...

[Daniel Lange] and [Felix Domke] gave a great talk about the Volkswagen emissions scandal at this year’s Chaos Communication Congress (32C3). [Lange] previously worked as Chief architect of process ...

Ground straps might seem a bit superfluous, but they do a crucial job for your car's electrics. Neglect this simple but critical part at your peril.

-it seems that those three little letters strike fear into many a promoter, track owner, or sanction head whenever they hear it. ECU stands for Engine Control Unit. Also called an ECM (Engine Control ...

The Engine Control Module (ECM) is a crucial component in a car, as it acts as the brain that controls various engine functions. It works in conjunction with multiple sensors, wires, and connectors to ...

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop.

Sept 27 (Reuters) - Mercedez-Benz USA (MBGn.DE), opens new tab is recalling more than 27,000 vehicles due to a potential risk of the engine control unit (ECU) software causing the engine to overheat ...