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Honda / Acura Engine ECU (PGM-FI) Immobilizer Clone — Used/Donor Swap

We clone your immobilizer-coded Honda/Acura PGM-FI engine ECU onto a donor so it runs in your car with no dealer re-flash.

$250 flat24-Hour TurnaroundFlat-rate return shipping
Text Before You Buy

Immobilizer-equipped Honda and Acura PGM-FI engine ECUs/ECMs, roughly 1998-2007 across the popular models.

How It Works

Three simple steps. Hundreds of mail-in jobs completed for shops, locksmiths, and DIY pros.

Honda PGM-FI ECU
1

Pay & Get Address

Click "Order Now", pay securely via Stripe. We email shipping address + instructions within minutes.

ECU cloning station
2

Ship Your Module

Pack per the instructions and ship to our Arlington workshop. USPS or UPS — your choice. Customer pays shipping to us.

ECU board detail
3

Receive in 1-2 Days

Work completed within 24 hours of receipt. Ships back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout — standard to overnight. Tracking emailed.

What You Get

  • Your original immobilizer key files cloned onto the donor ECU
  • Donor ECM returned plug-and-play — no dealer re-flash
  • Existing ignition keys continue to work
  • VIN/immobilizer data matched to your vehicle
  • No tow and no HDS dealer appointment
  • Bench-verified read/write before return shipping

Compatibility

Confirm your part matches one of the variants below before ordering. Not sure? Text us a photo and we'll verify.

Honda

Civic (2001-2005)Accord (1998-2007)CR-V (2002-2006)Element (2003-2006)Odyssey (1999-2004) / Pilot (2003-2004)

Acura

TL (1998-2003)CL (1998-2003)MDX (2001-2002)RSX (2002-2006)TSX (2004-2008)

ECU / ECM families

Honda/Acura PGM-FI engine control modulesImmobilizer-coded OEM ECUs (37820-series)Part-number-matched donor ECMsHDS/immobilizer-keyed units

Will This Fix My Problem?

Honest answer: here's exactly what this service fixes — and what it doesn't.

Fixes:

  • No-start after installing a used/junkyard Honda or Acura ECU
  • Blinking immobilizer/key light after an ECU swap
  • Immobilizer system fault with a donor ECM that won't run
  • Replacing a failed PGM-FI ECU while keeping your keys
  • Donor ECU coded to a different car's keys

Won't fix:

  • Emissions or readiness-monitor defeat - no cat/EGR/O2 deletes
  • Performance tuning, K-Pro/Hondata jailbreaks, or remaps
  • Physically failed donor hardware (we clone data, not repair boards)
  • Mechanical, sensor, or wiring no-start causes unrelated to the ECU

Shipping Instructions

These details are also emailed to you the moment your payment clears.

Send your original ECU and a part-number-matched donor ECM together to 1168 W Pioneer Parkway, Arlington TX 76013. We clone the immobilizer files, verify and return the donor within 24 hours; return shipping is selected and paid at checkout (Standard $14.95, UPS 2-Day $29.95, or UPS overnight $74.95).

What to include in your box

  • Your original Honda/Acura ECU, labeled ORIGINAL
  • The donor/used ECM (matching part number, e.g. 37820-...), labeled DONOR
  • A note with your VIN and year/model
  • Your name, return address, and contact info
  • Order number or receipt inside the package

Ship to

Auto Module Lab

1168 W Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX 76013

Frequently Asked

Still have a question? Text us — replies in minutes.

Why won't a used Honda/Acura ECU start my car?
These PGM-FI ECUs are immobilizer-coded. The car checks the ECU's stored key data before allowing start, so a donor ECU coded to another vehicle will crank but not run until it's cloned to your keys.
Do I need a dealer re-flash after this?
No. Cloning copies your original immobilizer files onto the donor, so it installs plug-and-play and your existing keys work - no Honda HDS dealer programming required.
Do the part numbers have to match?
Yes - always match the donor's part number to your original (e.g. the 37820-series number on the label). Mismatched hardware revisions usually can't be cloned 1:1.
What do I ship you?
Both units: your original ECU (the immobilizer data source) and the part-number-matched donor ECM you want to run. We clone the data from yours onto the donor.
Can you remove the immobilizer or tune the ECU?
This service clones the immobilizer so a used ECU runs for repair/swap use. We don't perform emissions-defeat deletes or performance tuning.

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Where we serve Honda/Acura ECU Immobilizer Clone

Mail-in means nationwide. See your state, metro, or specific vehicle:

Ready to ship?

Pay now, get the shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Your module is back on your bench within a week.

(817) 678-3252