What are the four methods of programming an Engine Control Module and the necessary tools for each on Buick Regal?

The 4 ways to program a control module and the required tools for each functionality are as; For Remote programming use Tech 2 or any other scan tool, Techline Terminal or a personal computer with GM Corporation authorized programming software, control module installed in the vehicle. For Pass Thru programming, the same tools are used and, again, the control module is also put in the vehicle. For Off-Board Remote Programming where vehicle is unavailable, use the Tech 2, or other scan tool, off-board programming adapter (OBPA), Techline Terminal, or an authorized programming software installed on a personal computer with control module not installed in a vehicle. Finally, for Off-Board Pass Thru Programming, use Tech 2 or another scan tool, off-board programming adapter (OBPA), Techline Terminal or a personal computer with the authorized programming software, with the control module also not installed in a vehicle.

How to service and repair the Engine Control Module on Buick Regal?

Users need to begin servicing and repairing the Engine Control Module after clearing DTCs through a scan tool while attempting engine start-up steps. You should perform another Service Programming run after confirming that both the control module links with the DLC interfaces securely and that both Techline operates with current software and uses the appropriate calibration code for this vehicle. The control module programming attempt should follow until where proper programming becomes impossible to warrant a control module replacement (Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement). Ensure program installation for the new control module.

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Buick Regal PCM Part Number: 12653998
$389.84 MSRP: $791.80
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- Other Name: Module, Emission Control System; Engine Control Module; ECM
- Replaces: 12633555
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2017 Buick Regal | Base, GS, Premium, Sport Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Buick Regal ECM Part Number: 12651993
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- Other Name: Module, Engine Control (W/2ND Mpu); Engine Control Module; Module, Emission Control System
- Replaces: 12616889, 12650256, 12642665, 12637106
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011 Buick Regal | CXL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 19109047
$167.46 MSRP: $298.00
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- Other Name: Module Assembly, Powertrain Control (Remanufacture); Engine Control Module; PCM; ECM; Module, Emission Control System
- Replaces: 16227797
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997 Buick Regal | GS, LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 88999188
$112.19 MSRP: $198.76
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- Other Name: Module Assembly, Powertrain Control (Remanufacture); Engine Control Module; ECM; Module, Emission Control System
- Replaces: 16177107
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1993 Buick Regal | Custom, Gran Sport, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 88999180
$126.16 MSRP: $233.38
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- Other Name: Module Assembly, Engine Control (Remanufacture); Engine Control Module; ECM; Module, Emission Control System
- Replaces: 16149396
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993 Buick Regal | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 88999177
$135.20 MSRP: $241.28
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- Other Name: Module Assembly, Engine Control (Remanufacture); Engine Control Module; ECM; Module, Emission Control System
- Replaces: 16132792
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1992 Buick Regal | Custom, Gran Sport, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Regal Crankshaft Sensor Part Number: 88963800
$153.69 MSRP: $275.77
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- Other Name: Module Assembly, Powertrain Control (Remanufacture) Requires Reprogramming; Crankshaft Position Sensor; Control Module; EEC Module; PCM; ECM; Module, Emission Control System
- Replaces: 16211539
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996 Buick Regal | Custom, Gran Sport, Limited, Olympic Gold Edition | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 88961135
$198.42 MSRP: $354.84
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- Other Name: Module Assembly, Powertrain Control (Remanufacture); Engine Control Module; ECM; Module, Emission Control System
- Replaces: 16183428
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Buick Regal | Custom, Gran Sport, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Regal PCM Part Number: 12209624
$319.15 MSRP: $597.04
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- Other Name: Module, Emission Control System; Engine Control Module; ECM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Buick Regal | GS, LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Regal PCM Part Number: 12667002
$248.14 MSRP: $504.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Module, Emission Control System; Engine Control Module; ECM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017 Buick Regal | Base, GS, Premium, Sport Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 88961144
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Module, Emission Control System; Engine Control Module; PCM; ECM
- Replaces: 16196397
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 Buick Regal | Custom | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Buick Regal PCM Part Number: 12651994
$517.66 MSRP: $932.72
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- Other Name: Module, Emission Control System; Engine Control Module; ECM
- Replaces: 12643248
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2014 Buick Regal | Base, GS, Premium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 9380717
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Module Assembly, Powertrain Control (Remanufacture) Requires Reprogramming; Engine Control Module; PCM; ECM; Module, Emission Control System
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2001 Buick Regal | GS, GSE, LS, LSE | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 9361735
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Module Assembly, Powertrain Control (Remanufacture) Requires Reprogramming; Engine Control Module; PCM; ECM; Module, Emission Control System
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999 Buick Regal | GS, LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 24279540
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Module Assembly-Generator Control & Battery (New Domestic); Battery Assembly; Module; Module, Engine Electrical; Battery
- Replaces: 23102217, 23159967, 23346806, 22948845, 23211190
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Buick Regal | Base, GS, Premium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 24272815
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2016 Buick Regal | Base, GS, Premium, Sport Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 23159968
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Battery Assembly; Battery; Module
- Replaced by: 24279541
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012 Buick Regal | Base, GS, Premium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 16236757
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Module Assembly, Powertrain Control (Remanufacture) Requires Reprogramming; Engine Control Module; PCM; ECM; Module, Emission Control System
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998 Buick Regal | 25th Anniversary Edition, GS, LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Regal Control Module Part Number: 16217058
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Module, Emission Control System; Engine Control Module; PCM; ECM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997 Buick Regal | GS, LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS

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The Engine Control Module or ECM is in Buick Regal cars which act as the commanding control center of the vehicle's engine systems. It receives information from numerous sensors like oxygen sensors so as to control the fuel air mixture for efficiency in the operation of the engine. The Engine Control Module also regulates the time at which the ignition should occur and can also have memory regarding operation of an engine. There are new and remanufactured Buick Regal Engine Control Modules which the latter is cheaper than the former. There are those that are configured to fit in a particular make of car while others are universal depending on users willingness to make adaptations.

Buick Regal Engine Control Module Parts and Q&A

PCM
12209624
Q: What are the four methods of programming an Engine Control Module and the necessary tools for each on Buick Regal?
A:
The 4 ways to program a control module and the required tools for each functionality are as; For Remote programming use Tech 2 or any other scan tool, Techline Terminal or a personal computer with GM Corporation authorized programming software, control module installed in the vehicle. For Pass Thru programming, the same tools are used and, again, the control module is also put in the vehicle. For Off-Board Remote Programming where vehicle is unavailable, use the Tech 2, or other scan tool, off-board programming adapter (OBPA), Techline Terminal, or an authorized programming software installed on a personal computer with control module not installed in a vehicle. Finally, for Off-Board Pass Thru Programming, use Tech 2 or another scan tool, off-board programming adapter (OBPA), Techline Terminal or a personal computer with the authorized programming software, with the control module also not installed in a vehicle.
Control Module
9380717
Q: How to service and repair the Engine Control Module on Buick Regal?
A:
Users need to begin servicing and repairing the Engine Control Module after clearing DTCs through a scan tool while attempting engine start-up steps. You should perform another Service Programming run after confirming that both the control module links with the DLC interfaces securely and that both Techline operates with current software and uses the appropriate calibration code for this vehicle. The control module programming attempt should follow until where proper programming becomes impossible to warrant a control module replacement (Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement). Ensure program installation for the new control module.