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Post Tue Jul 19, 2016 8:28 am

After reading many and I mean many threads on the world wide web I'm no wiser that before , is the ECU also known as a DME ?
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Post Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:42 am

Yes.

ECU = Engine Control Unit

DME = Digital Motor Electronics (e.g., Bosch Motronic).
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Post Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:04 am

Speedtouch wrote:Yes.

ECU = Engine Control Unit

DME = Digital Management Electronics (e.g., Bosch Motronic).
So just to be clear the ECU /DME is the same unit located on the drivers side below the dash and the ECU/DME has a relay which is located in the nearside engine bay .
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Post Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:29 am

Indeed. However, DME can mean anything related to the engine management system, which includes sensors such as the CPS, TPS, wiring loom, relays, etc.

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/DME
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Post Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:56 am

Thanks for the explanation
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