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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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ECU Programming

I have a RDX ECU, Hondata is tell me i will need to get it programmed for my car before getting it reflashed.

Only the Dealer can do this

is there anyway that i can get this done without the dealer

thanks
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by kuzdu
I have a RDX ECU, Hondata is tell me i will need to get it programmed for my car before getting it reflashed.

Only the Dealer can do this

is there anyway that i can get this done without the dealer

thanks
ummm... I don't understand this post at all... why would you want a RDX ECU in your Acura Sedan (TL or TSX?) ... RDX ECU is for turbocharged engines, and your sedan probably isn't?
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mav238
ummm... I don't understand this post at all... why would you want a RDX ECU in your Acura Sedan (TL or TSX?) ... RDX ECU is for turbocharged engines, and your sedan probably isn't?
TL was my old ride i have a 2009 rdx
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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There is another thread closely related to this one but the question still has not been answered!!
I want to know this also!

https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-rdx-performance-parts-modifications-162/new-ecu-reflash-749552/
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by wspy
There is another thread closely related to this one but the question still has not been answered!!
I want to know this also!

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=749552
Mannnnn lol we got to figure out something
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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a "spare" ecu is the computer that controls the whole car, including security. thus, the ecu must be coded to match your key, otherwise it wont start. also, if this were not the case, a thief could steal your car (circumventing the key code security) just by replacing the ecu.
Yes, only a dealer can do this.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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If you want to reflash an extra RDX ECU, you will need to get the dealer to program it before hand. If you buy their pre-programmed ECU, the immobilizer is turned off, so it can swap to any RDX.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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So therfore we would like to know if you have to carry the vehicle to the dealer with the new ECU for them to do it OR can you just carry the ECU and your key for them to program!? Without having the vehicle present!
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by wspy
So therfore we would like to know if you have to carry the vehicle to the dealer with the new ECU for them to do it OR can you just carry the ECU and your key for them to program!? Without having the vehicle present!
yup that is the answer we need
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