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Jul 18, 2012 | 12:38 PM

SlimSunny

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Computer swap

If I put a similar computer in my 98 Civic will I need to get it programmed??

Jul 18, 2012 | 12:45 PM

cvcrcr99

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From: DUB Caeser

You should get the same ECU, not something "similar". You cannot chip and re-program ECUs which are OBD2 (96+) as well.

Jul 18, 2012 | 04:38 PM

mk378

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They're not intended to be programmable, even by a dealer. You need to match up:

OBDIIa (1996, 1997) vs. OBDIIb (1998 - 2000)
HX (D16Y5 engine) vs. not HX
automatic vs. manual transmission
VTEC vs, not VTEC.

They should have the same "P" number on the label. Then it is plug and go.

Last edited by mk378; Jul 18, 2012 at 04:44 PM.