Stupid Question

[84GNTTYPE]

I hear guys talk about chips and I hear guys talk about ECMs

What is the difference? I know where the ECM is, but where is the "chip?"

Thanks for clearing that up!

 

[Ken Cunningham]

The ECM ("Electronic Control Module") is behind the kick panel by the passenger's feet, but you knew that. The "Chip" is behind a panel that you can remove from the ECM by removing 2 screws --1/4". The ECM is an aluminum box about the size of a text book. The chip is the size of, well, a chip! The ECM consists of a circuit board and various integrated circuits. The 'chip' is like the cpu, but has all of the significant programming on it to control spark, fuel, and all performance features.