- Also known as Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Engine Control Unit (ECU)
- Monitors sensors in the engine bay that manage fuel-air mixtures and emissions
- Installation is best left to a professional technician
Your Nissan's Engine Control Module is in a lot of ways the brains behind your engine management infrastructure. Also called the Engine Control Unit (ECU) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM), this car part is responsible for monitoring the many sensors inside your engine bay that create the energy your Nissan needs to operate properly.
This component controls the fuel mixture, manages both ignition timing and fuel pump operation, analyzes emissions performance, and so much more. In some cars, the module even manages other processes alongside its primary tasks, including cruise control, ABS, anti-theft systems, and BCM (body control module).
Your vehicle's Engine Control Module can become damaged for a number of reasons, including wiring problems. Other causes include excessive heat and vibrations, inadequate voltage, and general wear from age and corrosion. Total Engine Control Module breakdowns are uncommon, while system problems within control modules are more commonplace. And when these internal problems are neglected for too long, you might need a full replacement.
Because the Engine Control Module supports so many of your Nissan's systems, detecting a damaged one can be a little tricky. For instance, your Nissan's check engine light might illuminate — which could be the result of many other things that have nothing to do with your Engine Control Module.
Other vague symptoms of a damaged Engine Control Module include reduced engine performance, misfires, or your Nissan may not start at all. However, the primary concern when the Engine Control Module gives out is that the systems it manages are often not too far behind.
Is it possible to replace a failing Engine Control Module yourself? We recommend that you leave this repair to the professionals. Not only does installation involve numerous complex steps, but the new Engine Control Module will need to be programmed for your car's specific year, model, engine, VIN, etc. Completing this installation necessitates specific tools, a certain level of expertise, and intricate maneuvering, so it should not be done at home.
Purchasing the wrong module can result in severe engine problems. Make sure you get one made especially for your Nissan by ordering genuine OEM components at Nissan Parts.
This Engine Control Module, part 237034BA1A, is compatible with Nissan Rogue 2014-2018. See the What This Fits tab for more details.
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Fits Rogue