Electronic Control Unit

In Spanish the standard term is Unidad de control electrónico (ECU), and in Brazil Central eletrônica / ECU. Depending on the country it is also called ECU, Computadora, Computador, Centralita, Unidad de mando or Central eletrônica.

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Electronics & sensors · Sheet 39 / 111

Electronic Control Unit

Spanish: Unidad de control electrónico (ECU) · Portuguese: Central eletrônica / ECU
6 different names
Mexico
ECU / Computadora
Central America
Computadora
Panama
Computadora
Colombia
Computador
Venezuela
Computadora
Ecuador
Computadora
Peru
Computadora
Bolivia
Computadora
Argentina
Computadora / ECU
Chile
Computador / ECU
Uruguay
Computadora
Spain
Centralita / Unidad de mando
Brazil
Central eletrônica / ECU
What it does

Término genérico para cualquier módulo electrónico (motor, ABS, carrocería). En taller suele usarse como sinónimo de ECM.

When to replace it

Igual que el ECM: confirmar con diagnóstico antes de reemplazar.

Technical sheet available in Spanish only for now.

Other parts in the same system: Electronics & sensors

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