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well i was doing a motor swap to a a2 and ive called a few locksmiths and i keep getting mixed answers. Im trying to figure out do i have to go to honda to have the reflash done because im switching the ecu for an a2 ecu.

 
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if you switch the ecu then yes take it to honda, prolly gonna have to tow it there unless you swap the ecu in their shop.

 
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ok that what i needed to know thank you

 
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you either need to have it towed to honda and have the a2 ecu reflashed or use a k20a ecu since it doesn't have an immobilizer, not all dealerships offer ecu reflashing so call ahead and get a price quote. Typically k20a ecus sell for between 300-350 on a k20a.org, that's the option I would choose since it might not start when you get it to Honda and two tows and the reflash will start getting expensive.

 
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Well I hope the ex ecu works I got it for 90 bucks an I am getting lucky with free towing

 
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Ohhh your doing a d17a2 reflash, not a k20a2. Disregard everything I said lol.

 
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Lol no not that I have had the ex ecu sitting around for over a month now an I figure ill try it out

 
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But if it doesn't work ill go k20a way I just figure I have already I might as well try it

 
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Don't go with k20a ecu if it's a d17a2 engine, it won't work.

 
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What will work Mindbomber?

 
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you are going to have to take your car to the dealership locksmiths can't do it.
I've tried that before they said they can and when they came they had no clue what to do and then said they can only program the key and I ended up having to pay them for coming and doing nothing.