Controllers, processors and operating systems in the car

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Cars are equipped with numerous controllers and processors that perform various functions, primarily managed by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The PCM oversees engine performance, transmission control, and other critical systems. Operating systems in vehicles vary, often tailored to specific functions or manufacturers. The Controller Area Network (CANBUS) is a key communication protocol that connects these components, facilitating data exchange. Understanding these systems is essential for grasping modern automotive technology and its complexities.
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I think there are a lot of controllers and processors in the car but in which devices in the car they are and what them doing in these devices?
What are the operating systems in the cars?

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That's a whole specialized field.

Search on CANBUS yields a forest of information.
And hobby sites where experimenters are tinkering with their cars.
 
You are asking about the PCM (Powertrain Control Module). There is a good overview of what it is, what it does, and its modes of operation at this page PCM.
 
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