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Old 06-23-2003, 07:49 AM
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As the title says, can anyone tell me where the ECU is and what's the best way to get to it.
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I think it is on the passenger side on the left.
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Behind the triangular shaped panel by the passenger's left foot. The edge of the panel goes part up the the door opening, and has a piece that goes behind the door seal. If you're going to remove the ECU itself, you'll probably have 'fun' with the bolts. They have a 'rounded triangle' type head that you need a Honda tool for, or a bit of ingenuity.

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Originally posted by bmarshall
If you're going to remove the ECU itself, you'll probably have 'fun' with the bolts. They have a 'rounded triangle' type head that you need a Honda tool for, or a bit of ingenuity.

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Interesting. 10mm hex head are on the bolts holding ecu for me.
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Thanks BM,
I've had the panel off and that's when I counldn't go any further due to the triangle bolt thingy. Does Honda sell this type of tool to the public?
If not what would you use, a large pair of grips?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Prolene
[B] Interesting.
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Wow, I wonder why a different bolt is necessary in JDM and European (guessing all) parts of the world? It just doesn't make sense to add that one bolt.
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I was hoping that I could get the bolt off without any damage, so Honda will never know I've messed about with a Vafc in case of any problems.
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so you are running a VAFC now?
Did you get the harness i hope
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Originally posted by Subaru2000
I was hoping that I could get the bolt off without any damage, so Honda will never know I've messed about with a Vafc in case of any problems.
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Which is the entire point of the bolts... (I'm curious why they're not on US cars.).

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