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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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whats the difference

whats the defference between a PCM and an ECM?
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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Car: 85 Trans Am
Engine: 350 (CCC QJet)
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08 9 bolt
PCM - Pulse Code Modulation (But they might mean Powertrain Control Module)

ECM - Engine Control Modules
ECU - Engine Control Unit
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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yeah i know what they stand for, but is there any difference between them
the way i was thinking was
pcm controlled the powertrain(engine and transmission) and is used on newer electronically controlled transmissions like the 4l60-e
and the ecm just controlled just the engine, but not transmission for manual and non-electronically controlled autos(700r4 ect)

am i correct?

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