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In the world of automobiles the term ECU (Electronic Control Unit) stands for any embedded system that controls one or more of the electrical subsystems in a motor vehicle. Types of ECU in an ...

Electronic Stability Control, or ESC, is designed to prevent a driver’s loss-of-control frequently caused by insufficient traction. The two basic loss-of-traction events are referred to as understeer ...

New cars are confusing. With all the computers, sensors, and gadgets, it may seem like there's some sort of magical witchcraft taking place under the hood. We're here to show you how modern automotive ...

See the full list of impacted models. American Honda announced this week it will voluntarily recall nearly 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. to update the fuel injection electronic control ...

Audi’s signature Quattro full-time all-wheel-drive system debuted 40 years ago. During the intervening decades, cars have added a multitude of subsystems for powertrain and chassis control, producing ...

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is an active safety feature that helps drivers retain steering control by preventing wheels from locking up during an episode of heavy braking. Wheel lock means that the ...

Chrysler Corp. upstaged GM, Ford, and AMC with the unveiling of the U.S. auto industry's first mass-produced, magnetic-trigger, breaker-less electronic ignition system in 1972, a full three model ...

The ignition control module is a crucial component of a vehicle's ignition system. It is a control unit responsible for regulating the ignition timing and generating sparks to ignite the fuel-air ...

Mobile and industrial equipment manufacturers, and their customers, are rapidly embracing a new class of electronic controls for open-circuit, medium-pressure piston pumps like the Parker P1/PD Series ...

UPDATE 12/13/2024: Another 220,000-plus trucks, this time from Paccar, have been added to the list of models recalled because of a faulty electronic control unit that can affect advanced safety ...