Resolved Difference between PCM and ECU?

[hgould521]

ok so is there a difference between the ecu and the pcm? probably a dumb question but i dont know the answer.

also will a 97 pcm work in a 95?

oh and how do i tell if my car is eprom or not? its a 95 gs-t w/ at tranny

 

[turbo24]

ok, powertrain control module (PCM) and electronic control unit (ECU) the term are usually interchangible and this link should help you tell if its an eprom ecu epromid [ECMTuning - wiki]

 

[hgould521]

ok so they are the same things good to know and thank you for the insight

 

[luv2rallye]

The PCM is used only on the 2g 420A (chrysler) engine where an ECU is used on all other DSM engines. You cannot use an ECU on a 420A or a PCM on non 420A's. The wiring harnesses are completely different. You can sometimes switch some ECU years with other ECU years depending on the year and generation (and some PCM years with others depending).