Helpful ECU Articles

How to Test Your ECU Status?
Testing your ECU is the only way to find out what is actually causing your vehicle problems; but how do you go about it?...

How to Test if Your ECU Is Bad?
Testing your ECU can produce a lot of answers as to why your car is running poorly. Here's where to start....

Benefits of ECU Programming
What are some of the benefits of having your ECU programmed? Here are some of the positives....


5 Reasons ECU Fails & How to Prevent Them in 2025
Here's what you need to know about a problematic ECU....

What Is an ECU and How Does It Work?
Since there are over 242 million American drivers, manufacturing and selling high-quality vehicles is a priority. It's critical that personal cars and commercial vans all have safety and performance features to ensure an optimized ride. ECUs are responsible for ensuring that the engine...

What You Need to Know About the MSD80 ECU and Why it Fails
The award-winning BMW N54 engine is a twin-turbocharged straight-six petrol engine and was the brand's first turbocharged engine since the discontinuation of the BMW M106 in 1986. As a key component in select N54-powered BMW models, the MSD80 ECU is partly responsible for these positive...

VW ECU Repair & Replacement Solutions by The ECU Pro
You've noticed that your VW isn't running as smoothly as it should. Could it be an issue with your VW ECU? The engine control unit is an important part of your vehicle's performance. And when it fails, you have the option to either repair or replace it. Let's take a look at how The...

Mail in automotive electronic repair services
The ECU Pro offers an affordable mail-in repair service for automotive electronics. To have your unit repaired, simply remove the part and mail it to us. Our professional team will either test, repair, or clone your unit.
Our team has over 30 years experience in automotive electronic repairs. We specialize in German vehicles such as BMW, Mercedes and Mini. Our main focus is engine control unit repairs ( ECU, PCM or DME). Our state of the art facility has over 30 test vehicles to ensure that all parts are tested in actual vehicles before being returned to our clients.
Most of the services we provide is plug and play and doesn't require any additional coding.