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Electronic Control Module

The Motronic engine management system uses a single Electronic Control Module (ECM) for fuel injection, idle speed control, ignition, and emission controls. See Fig 1 .

The Electronic Control Module (ECM) continually corrects air/fuel mixture based on signals from various input devices. The ECM is located underneath center of windshield cowl, behind engine compartment firewall.

Fig 1: Identifying Motronic System Components
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NOTE: Components are grouped into 2 categories. The first category covers INPUT DEVICES, which control or produce voltage signals monitored by the control unit. The second category covers OUTPUT SIGNALS  , which are components controlled by the control unit.