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Your Powertrain Control Module Decisions

April 30, 2020 Renee GoodenoughPCM

A powertrain control module (PCM) is a small computer that manages the operations of your engine and transmission. It receives inputs from a network of sensors and activates other electronic components to adjust the way your vehicle performs. PCMs are […]

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A Failing Powertrain Control Module Has a Range of Potential Symptoms

March 18, 2020 Renee GoodenoughPCM

One of the most critical and reliable parts on the majority of vehicles is called a powertrain control module (PCM). It’s often referred to as the heart of the vehicle, but more precisely should be called the brain of the […]

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Understanding the Powertrain Control Module

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 Renee GoodenoughPCM

Today’s cars are more complex by far under the hood than those from the turn of the 20th century, with hundreds of subsystems working in conjunction towards the goal of getting you from point A to point B quickly, safely […]

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A Guide to PCM Repair

January 30, 2020 Renee GoodenoughPCM

How crucial is your vehicle to how you run your life? If you own a car, then odds are your vehicle is a huge part of your everyday life. So, what do you do if it isn’t working properly? Modern […]

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Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Powertrain Control Module

December 26, 2019January 9, 2020 Renee GoodenoughPCM

A vehicle relies on the powertrain control module to function. This component is the central computer system that is in charge of the various functions of the internal components, such as the engine. If there is a problem with the […]

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How To Detect Powertrain Control Module Problems

November 21, 2019 Renee GoodenoughPCM

A powertrain control module combines the functions of engine and transmission control modules. Most late model vehicles feature a PCM with integrated ECM and TCM systems. A powertrain module may appear to be a single unit on the outside, but […]

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What is a Powertrain Control Module and Why Is It So Critical?

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 Renee GoodenoughPCM

New automobiles today are a world apart from what were laughingly called cars in the old days. The difference is very much like going from a biplane to a fighter jet, both in terms of performance and complexity. Modern vehicles […]

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What To Do When PCMs Go Bad

September 19, 2019 Renee GoodenoughPCM

Modern vehicles contain a stunning array of electronics. Sensors control everything from the way the automatic transmission shifts to the ratio of the fuel and air mixture hitting the combustion chamber. Each sensor takes continuous readings on the environmental factors […]

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Check Engine Light On? That’s One Symptom of a Failing PCM

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 Renee GoodenoughPCM

Modern cars and trucks are highly complex and carefully engineered marvels. Prior to the 1980s, if they lasted over 100,000 miles it was almost miraculous, to say nothing of the amazing safety and emissions improvements since then. Much of this […]

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5 Signs Your Car Needs a New Powertrain Control Module

July 23, 2019 Renee GoodenoughPCM

These days, it seems like just about everything is powered by some type of computer. Complex electronic “brains” often control the inner workings of everything from automobiles to refrigerators, enabling advanced capabilities that would not otherwise be possible. In motor […]

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