Used Honda Civic engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Honda Civic engine computer?

Asking prices from 1,074 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 20, 2026
Strong coverage8,040 priced of 10,139 observed6 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic engine computer costs $39 to $465, with a median asking price of $111. Based on 8,040 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$113
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$73

Honda Civic engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$39
Average
$138
High
$465
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$39–$4655,699 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$4541,638 listings
Grade CVisible wear$42–$16644 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$350659 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $39–$465 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Honda Civic engine computer is listed

We found priced Honda Civic engine computer listings at 1,074 salvage yards across 47 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,116 listings (10% of the total) from 67 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $95, while Michigan yards ask $210, 121% 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
Texas1,11667$100-10%
Florida1,01548$99-11%
California93785$95-14%
Georgia58332$100-10%
North Carolina49456$131+18%
Michigan49055$210+89%
New York46456$125+13%
Ohio44849$112+1%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $111 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Honda Civic engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$111
Honda Civic median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$205–$560
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 (2025)

Model-year comparison

What does a Honda Civic engine computer cost by year?

$89$109$129$149$16920152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Honda Civic engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Honda Civic 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 55% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $113.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, (engine control, LH front engine compartment), hybrid, lists at a $136 median, while Electronic Control Module, (engine control, LH front engine compartment), gasoline, Hatchback, Type R commands $385, a 183% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $99, while 2025 tops the table at $161. Parts from 2012–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Honda Civic sits 1% below the Honda Accord ($112), 12% below the Hyundai Elantra ($126), and 11% below the Honda Pilot ($125) 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 Honda Civic?

The median asking price is $111 across 8,040 priced listings from 1,074 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $113. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $99.

How much does it cost to replace a Honda Civic engine computer?

Using a used part, a Honda Civic engine computer replacement typically runs $205–$560 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $111, 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 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Honda Civic engine computer fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Honda Civic Engine Computer Cost — From $39 to $465