Used 2023 Kia Forte engine computer from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2023 Kia Forte Engine Computer prices

Year-specific used engine computer pricing for the 2023 Kia Forte, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 30, 2026

Part overview

About the 2023 Kia Forte engine computer

A used 2023 Kia Forte engine computer costs between $60 and $430, with a median of $170 from 257 salvage yard listings.

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 2023 Kia Forte engine computer costs $60 to $430, with a median asking price of $170. Based on 257 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2023 (5 model years), updated Aug 30, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$172
Grade B (good)$170

2023 Kia Forte engine computer price snapshot

USD
Low
$60
Average
$167
High
$430
282 listings observed · 257 priced listings used · last updated Aug 30, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$60–$354174 listings
Grade BStandard used$80–$43082 listings
Grade XUngraded$125–$1251 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$430 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2023 Kia Forte engine computer replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$170
2023 Kia Forte median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$265–$620
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

Electronic Control Module, 1.6L (turbo), Sedan, AT (DCT), ID 391182B98947 listingsInterchange 2022–2023$168$90 – $430
Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, Sedan, AT (CVT), ID 391712ETF045 listingsInterchange 2022–2023$138$60 – $270
Electronic Control Module, 1.6L (turbo), Sedan, MT, ID 391182B98743 listingsInterchange 2022–2023$120$80 – $280
Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, Sedan, AT (CVT), ID 391712ETE042 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$190$78 – $213
Electronic Control Module, 1.6L (turbo), Hatchback, ID 391182B9718 listingsInterchange 2022–2023$300$220 – $325
Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, Hatchback8 listingsInterchange 2022–2023$200$115 – $225

Year-specific context

How does the 2023 Kia Forte compare?

The 2023 guide is based on 282 observed listings, including 257 with posted prices. Its $170 median is 23% above the Kia Forte guide's $138 median.

Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2023 ranks #8 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Shopping across all 5 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2023 Kia Forte engine computer FAQ

How much is a used 2023 Kia Forte engine computer?

Based on 257 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2023 Kia Forte engine computer lists between $60 and $430, with a median asking price of $170.

How much does it cost to replace a 2023 Kia Forte engine computer?

Using a used part, a 2023 Kia Forte engine computer replacement typically runs $265–$620 all-in: the median used engine computer for this year lists at $170, 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.

Will a 2023 Kia Forte engine computer fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2023 Kia Forte engine computer also appear under model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2023 Kia Forte ecu?

A ecu is another name for a engine computer. The prices on this page cover the 2023 Kia Forte engine computer — median $170, from 257 listings.

2023 Kia Forte Engine Computer Cost — Used From $60 to $430