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Bad ECU Ground Symptoms, Causes, and Fixes
An ECU (engine control module) is likely the most complicated part of any car. Because of that, any issue caused by the ECU can mislead even the best mechanics. Luckily, ECUs rarely ever go bad, and the problems you might get because of one are usually down to wiring, specifically, the ground wire.
Bad ECU ground symptoms you might notice include performance and fuel economy issues, warning lights, fault codes, engine misfiring, dimming lights, and false temperature gauge readouts. And the most common symptom is that the engine cranks but won’t start.
The Engine Won’t Start
Usually, when the engine cranks but won’t start, it’s because an engine component has failed, like the injectors, ignition coils, sensors, etc.
However, if you don’t notice any other symptoms, you don’t get a warning light, a fault code, or a check engine light; it’s likely a bad ECU ground. But even so, you should first scan your car for fault codes and confirm that nothing else is faulty.
Poor Performance and Fuel Economy
Engine performance and fuel economy always go hand in hand because both are tied to the engine’s efficiency. Since all sensors and other engine components report to the ECU and the ECU orders them what to do, a faulty ECU ground can profoundly impact engine efficiency.
Also, there is a possibility that you don’t get any warning lights or a check engine, making it difficult to diagnose.
That said, some more specific symptoms you might notice are lower performance only at a particular RPM range, for example, between 2000 and 3000 RPM. As for higher fuel economy, it could also be intermittent, but when it’s at a phase where it burns more fuel, it will be noticeable.
Warning Lights
Now we get to one of the main reasons people assume they have ECU ground issues, and typically they are right. That’s if you get multiple warning lights all of a sudden. For example, the ABS, battery, traction control, and injector warning lights all light up at once randomly.
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