ECU File Description

By:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

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ECU File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that ECU files are associated with only a single known file type, the TunerPro ECU Configurator Data format, and can be viewed with the TunerPro software package (developed by Open Source). ECU files are traditionally categorized as Settings Files.

File Extension ECU files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for ECU files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about ECU files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your ECU file.

Low
File Type Popularity
2602
Rank

/ 11690

Active

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2018

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Kinds of ECU Files


Leading ECU Type

.ECU
File ID:.ecu
Classification:TunerPro ECU Configurator Data

ECU file is used by TunerPro ECU for its configuration files. TunerPro is a free automobile tuning software (chiptuning). ECU (engine control unit) is an electronic control unit that controls many aspects of an internal combustion engine's operation.

Author: Open Source
File Category:Settings Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ecu

Software Programs That Open The TunerPro ECU Configurator Data:


TunerPro by Open Source

Windows

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ECU Popularity


OS Popularity

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Troubleshoot ECU Files


Frequent ECU Opening Issues

Missing TunerPro

When trying to open your ECU file, you get the error "Can't Open ECU File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have TunerPro for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your ECU with TunerPro, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: Another ECU-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Incorrect TunerPro Version

Sometimes your installed version of TunerPro won't support your TunerPro ECU Configurator Data file. You will need to download a newer version of TunerPro if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a TunerPro ECU Configurator Data file version that was created by a newer version of TunerPro than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your ECU file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening ECU files are due to having the incorrect version of TunerPro installed on your computer.


Associated Difficulties Loading ECU Files

Errors opening TunerPro ECU Configurator Data files can still occur even with the latest TunerPro software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening ECUs. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for ECU
  • The ECU file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Invalid installation of a ECU-associated program (eg. TunerPro)
  • The ECU itself is corrupted
  • The ECU is infected with a virus
  • ECU-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the TunerPro ECU Configurator Data format

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