Used Audi A4 engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Audi A4 engine computer?

Asking prices from 328 salvage yards in 42 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 13, 2026
Strong coverage1,049 priced of 1,222 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Audi A4 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 Audi A4 engine computer costs $35 to $644, with a median asking price of $175. Based on 1,049 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2024 (12 model years), updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$175
Grade B (good)$197

Audi A4 engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$35
Average
$184
High
$644
1,222 listings observed · 1,049 priced16d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$35–$644875 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$372124 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$57850 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$644 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Audi A4 engine computer is listed

We found priced Audi A4 engine computer listings at 328 salvage yards across 42 states. Florida supplies the most, with 169 listings (16% of the total) from 34 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $101, while Michigan yards ask $235, 133% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Florida16934$121-31%
California13630$101-42%
Georgia10718$175
Texas7822$140-20%
Michigan6420$235+34%
North Carolina4914$228+30%
Indiana4314$130-26%
Illinois4119$210+20%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $175 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Audi A4 engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$175
Audi A4 median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$270–$625
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2024)

Electronic Control Module, ID 8W0907115AM8W017 listingsInterchange 2023–2024$197$150 – $415

Electronic Control Module, ID 8W0907115AS8W0

2 listings
Interchange 2020–2024$49$42 – $49

Model-year comparison

What does a Audi A4 engine computer cost by year?

$91$153$216$279$3412015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Audi A4 engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Audi A4 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.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, ID 8W0907115AS8W0, lists at a $49 median, while Electronic Control Module, ID 8W0907115AM8W0 commands $197, a 302% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $101, while 2023 tops the table at $325. Parts from 2017–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Audi A4 sits 56% above the Honda Accord ($112), 58% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 39% above 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

  1. Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
  2. Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
  3. Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
  4. Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
  5. Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.

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How much is a used engine computer for a Audi A4?

The median asking price is $175 across 1,049 priced listings from 328 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $175. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $101.

How much does it cost to replace a Audi A4 engine computer?

Using a used part, a Audi A4 engine computer replacement typically runs $270–$625 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $175, 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 Audi A4 model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Audi A4 engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi A4 engine computer fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. 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.

Used Audi A4 Engine Computer Cost — From $35 to $644