Acura TLX engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $33
- Average
- $149
- High
- $553
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura TLX engine computer?
Asking prices from 493 salvage yards in 41 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Acura TLX engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Acura TLX engine computer costs $33 to $553, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 2,358 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$126
Grade B (good)$145
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$33–$5511,740 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$553460 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$15010 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$340148 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $33–$551 | 1,740 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$553 | 460 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$150 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$340 | 148 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$126
Grade B$145
Grade C$75
Ungraded$90
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $33–$553 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura TLX engine computer is listed
We found priced Acura TLX engine computer listings at 493 salvage yards across 41 states. Florida supplies the most, with 201 listings (8% of the total) from 40 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $86, while Michigan yards ask $204, 137% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 201 | 40 | $110-12% |
| California | 183 | 34 | $86-31% |
| Michigan | 175 | 31 | $204+63% |
| Illinois | 156 | 29 | $125 |
| North Carolina | 151 | 29 | $186+49% |
| Texas | 135 | 29 | $89-29% |
| Ohio | 121 | 29 | $131+5% |
| Georgia | 117 | 17 | $194+55% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $125 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura TLX engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $125
- Acura TLX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$575
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Acura TLX engine computer cost by year?
20252 listingsNo priced listings yet202422 listings$384$200 – $551202361 listings$228$113 – $5532022190 listings$209$75 – $3972021360 listings$151$60 – $4742020451 listingsFits 8 years$100$33 – $3952019476 listingsFits 9 years$104$33 – $3952018236 listingsFits 9 years$100$35 – $3312017414 listingsFits 8 years$136$34 – $3952016445 listingsFits 7 years$104$35 – $3052015148 listingsFits 6 years$134$42 – $282
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura TLX engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura TLX engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 68% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $126.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2024 tops the table at $384. Parts from 2014–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura TLX sits 12% above the Honda Accord ($112), 13% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 1% below the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Acura TLX parts are priced?
01wide ±212%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$25$454
02wide ±275%
Car Radio
$167median
$30$949
03wide ±92%
Quarter Panel
$595median
$231$1,324
04wide ±257%
Air Bag
$250median
$50$1,337
05wide ±231%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$30$502
06wide ±176%
Wheels
$212median
$50$795
07wide ±186%
ABS Module
$192median
$34$750
08wide ±123%
Side Mirror
$300median
$85$820
09wide ±193%
Front Seat
$206median
$56$850
10wide ±213%
Strut
$125median
$25$558
11wide ±103%
Tail Light
$275median
$80$645
12wide ±117%
Steering Column
$150median
$40$391
Price comparisons
Compare Acura TLX engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsAcuraTLX
Accord$112
TLX$125
$13 diff10,563 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsAcuraTLX
Civic$111
TLX$125
$14 diff10,398 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsAcuraTLX
Elantra$126
TLX$125
$1 diff9,954 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsAcuraTLX
Pilot$125
TLX$125
$0 diff7,471 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsAcuraTLX
Tucson$156
TLX$125
$31 diff7,164 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsAcuraTLX
RAV4$161
TLX$125
$36 diff6,514 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Audiwide ±122%
Audi A6
$184median
$50$500
Audiwide ±188%
Audi Q3
$200median
$50$800
Audiwide ±211%
Audi Q5
$192median
$39$850
Audiwide ±141%
Audi Q7
$249median
$48$748
BMWwide ±126%
BMW 330i
$220median
$63$617
BMWwide ±120%
BMW 530i
$221median
$65$595
BMWwide ±122%
BMW M3
$440median
$212$1,289
Common questions
Acura TLX engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Acura TLX?
The median asking price is $125 across 2,358 priced listings from 493 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $126. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura TLX engine computer?
Using a used part, a Acura TLX engine computer replacement typically runs $220–$575 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $125, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Acura TLX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura TLX engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura TLX engine computer fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.