What is a VCM?
Vehicle Control Module (VCM)
The VCM Suite and this document use the term Vehicle Control Module (VCM) to
mean the computer that is primarily responsible for engine
and transmission operation. In some vehicles, there are actually two
modules, an Engine Control Module (ECM) and a Transmission Control
Module (TCM). In general, the number of modules required to be read
or written will be transparent to the end user or become obvious
during the read/write process.
In certain applications, VCM Editor supports configuring the following additional modules:
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Fuel System Control Module (FSCM) |
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Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) |
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Body Control module (BCM) |
Most vehicles also contain many other modules that control
different aspects of the vehicle's operation. At this time, VCM Suite
does not allow modification of these other modules. Some
examples are:
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) module |
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Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) |
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Heater, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) module |
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Navigation system module |