Restore Your Buick’s Peak Performance and Reliability
Is your 2008 Buick Enclave experiencing frustrating issues like a persistent check engine light, rough idling, unexpected stalling, or a complete failure to start? These are classic signs of a failing Engine Control Module (ECM), the critical computer that manages your vehicle’s engine performance, fuel economy, and emissions. Don’t let a faulty ECM keep your family’s trusted SUV off the road. This direct-fit 2008 Buick Enclave Engine Control Module is the definitive solution to restore the smooth, dependable operation you expect.
Common Symptoms & Your Solution
A failing ECM can cause a cascade of problems that are often misdiagnosed. If you’re noticing any of the following, this module is your answer:
- Persistent Check Engine Light: Especially with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) like P0601, P0606, or other internal processor errors.
- Poor Engine Performance: Including hesitation, misfires, reduced power, and decreased fuel efficiency.
- Intermittent Stalling: The engine may shut off unexpectedly while driving or at a stop.
- No-Start Condition: The engine cranks but refuses to start, even with a good battery and starter.
- Erratic Transmission Shifting: The ECM plays a key role in communicating with the transmission control module, and failure can lead to harsh or incorrect shifts.
This isn’t just a replacement part; it’s a complete, ready-to-install solution. We professionally program the module to your vehicle’s specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) before it ships, ensuring it communicates perfectly with all of your Enclave’s systems right out of the box.
Features & Benefits
- ✔ VIN-Programmed for You: Arrives ready for installation, with the latest GM software updates. This eliminates the need for expensive programming at a dealership, saving you time and money.
- ✔ Restores Original Functionality: Corrects engine performance issues, improves fuel economy, and ensures proper emissions control, just like the day your Enclave left the factory.
- ✔ Seamless Integration: Engineered to be a direct replacement for service number 12607096 and a wide range of interchangeable parts, guaranteeing a perfect fit and function.
- ✔ Simple Installation Process: Once programmed, this module is a straightforward component to replace, getting you back on the road with confidence and minimal downtime.
- ✔ Backed by our dependable one-year replacement warranty for your peace of mind.
An Expert’s Note on VIN Programming
As a technician with over two decades of experience, I can’t overstate the importance of proper VIN programming. In a modern vehicle like your 2008 Enclave, the ECM is the central hub of a complex network. It needs to communicate flawlessly with the anti-theft system, transmission controller, ABS, and more. A generic, unprogrammed module will cause conflicts, prevent the vehicle from starting, or create new, hard-to-diagnose problems. By programming this 2008 Buick Enclave Engine Control Module to your specific VIN, we ensure all systems recognize each other, providing a true plug-and-play repair that works correctly the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to take this part to a dealer for programming?
No. The main benefit of our service is that we program the module to your vehicle’s VIN before we ship it to you. It arrives ready for installation, saving you the time, cost, and hassle of a dealership visit.
What information do you need from me after I order?
After you complete your purchase, you will need to provide us with your vehicle’s 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). We cannot ship the module until we have this information to perform the essential programming.
How do I find my vehicle’s VIN?
You can typically find your VIN in several places: on a metal plate on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the driver’s side door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle’s registration and insurance documents.
Is this a direct replacement for my original ECM?
Yes, this is a direct-fit replacement for the 2008 Buick Enclave Engine Control Module and is fully interchangeable with service numbers 12590032, 12602044, 12603530, 12605843, 12607096, 12630457, and 19210737.
What happens if the module is not programmed?
An unprogrammed module will not work. Your vehicle’s anti-theft system will prevent the engine from starting, and it will not be able to communicate correctly with other vital computer systems in your Enclave.