Check your source before buying a Dodge ECU

All vehicles, these days, come with an Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which is now an integral part of modern vehicle engine control. These ECUs are equipped with a microprocessor to manage various actuators on the engine to optimize its operation.

What the ECU does is, based on the inputs the microprocessor receives from the engine’s many sensors (collectively known as look-up tables or LUTs), it optimally regulates the amount of fuel, the ignition timing, the ratio from gear to speed and other parameters that help the internal combustion engine to maximize performance. This was all done manually before ECUs came onto the automotive scene.

State-of-the-art engine computers get input from many sources and control the engine. A good example is electronically controlled variable valve timing systems and electronically controlled turbocharger wastegates. The engine computer also interfaces with the transmission control units and automatic transmissions. The ECUs in today’s vehicles can also be equipped with many other controls like cruise, skid brake, etc.

If you are looking for a Dodge ECU, you can buy it from any online store. There are many online stores that sell ECUs. You would have to surf the net to find the right one. Compare their services and prices and make your selection.

Be sure to log into the correct online dealer that offers a warranty and will program the module to match your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and mileage.

The module must also be updated with the latest software update from Chrysler.

To get the correct Dodge ECU, it is important to provide the year of manufacture and make of your Dodge vehicle, as ECUs do not come one size fits all. In the 2012 lineup, Dodge has a range of five cars which are the Avenger, Challenger, Dart, Charger and Caliber while the Durango, Nitro and Journey are the SUVs (sports utility vehicles) or crossovers. The company also produces a minivan under the Grand Caravan brand.

That is not the end of the story as there are a number of older Dodge models on the road and it is for these vehicles that the ECU is often replaced.

Please also inform the dealer of the corresponding part number as this would be of great help in programming the module correctly. Once your order is confirmed and paid for, the dealer will ship the Dodge ECU to you with a prepaid return label. You must then return your old ECU for the warranty to be active. The warranty will cease if the old ECU is not returned. Check if the product includes shipping and handling, otherwise you will be charged additionally. Some Dodge dealers may also offer a free lifetime ECU warranty when you purchase the product.

The Dodge ECU you buy from an online store is a remanufactured, custom-programmed module to OEM specifications that incorporates the latest updates from Mopar (the auto parts and service unit of Chrysler Group LLC, the makers of the Dodge vehicles). you need plug and play with no additional programming required. It’s as easy as that.