Quick take
ECU Detect is a lightweight Windows utility that identifies vehicles and ECUs from software IDs/calibration codes. Paste or type codes, search the local database, and instantly copy structured results for documentation or engineering workflows.
Toolset
Workflow
Why teams use it
Platform support
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11.
Tested on Windows 10 LTSC (2019); also verified on recent Windows 11 builds.
Minimum system requirements
Disclaimer
Information above is compiled from publicly available sources for educational purposes. Any files, if referenced, are hosted by third parties; our forum does not store or distribute software. Use only with vehicles/files you are authorized to service and follow all applicable laws and EULAs.
ECU Detect is a lightweight Windows utility that identifies vehicles and ECUs from software IDs/calibration codes. Paste or type codes, search the local database, and instantly copy structured results for documentation or engineering workflows.
Toolset
| Fast search | Scans a local database of software IDs and calibration numbers |
| Expert Mode | Direct lookup by exact code; clean output for copy/paste |
| Structured fields | Brand, Serie, Generation, Engine, SerieVersion, Output, EcuProducer, EcuBuild |
| Batch helper | Right-pane list accepts multiple codes for consecutive queries |
Workflow
- Open the tool and choose Expert Mode (optional).
- Enter a software ID / calibration code or paste a list.
- Review matched lines and copy structured fields with the COPY button.
Why teams use it
- Offline database — instant results without an internet connection
- One-window UI designed for quick triage and report building
- Great for cross-referencing dumps, matching stock files, and naming conventions
Platform support
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11.
Tested on Windows 10 LTSC (2019); also verified on recent Windows 11 builds.
Minimum system requirements
- CPU: Dual-core 2.0 GHz or better
- RAM: 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
- Storage: 200 MB free
- Display: 1280×720 or higher
- .NET Framework: 4.x
Disclaimer
Information above is compiled from publicly available sources for educational purposes. Any files, if referenced, are hosted by third parties; our forum does not store or distribute software. Use only with vehicles/files you are authorized to service and follow all applicable laws and EULAs.
