An ECU pinout is a reference guide that identifies the specific function of every pin on an Engine Control Unit's connector. It maps out where the unit receives power, how it connects to engine sensors (inputs), and how it triggers actuators like fuel injectors (outputs).

Bosch ECUs typically use a combination of connectors to interface with various engine components. The most common connector types are:

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