🌍 International coverage, work in progress. This Russian-market vehicle is part of our hand-curated international catalog. We are filling in labor times, torque specs and fluids as fast as we can verify them, so some numbers may be missing or marked estimated for now. Do you work on these vehicles in the EU, Russia, or the JDM scene? Help us get it right: send real shop times or corrections to [email protected], or request the data you need and it joins the verification queue.

1998 HONDA CIVIC SI

1.6L I4 VTEC B16FWDMANUALgas
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Dead battery / stuck in Park? Emergency neutral procedure for this Civic Si
Every control module on the 1996-2000 Honda Civic Si — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
Gauge Control Module (Gauge)1.2 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Behind instrument panel
⚠️ Mileage stored in module, cannot be transferred
Anti-Lock Brake System Control Unit (ABS)1.2 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under hood, driver side firewall
🔧 Honda HDS or scan tool
⚠️ Brake bleeding and system initialization required
Immobilizer Control Unit-Receiver (Immobilizer)1.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind ignition switch assembly
🔧 Honda HDS
⚠️ 1999+ models only, requires PCM pairing and key registration
Supplemental Restraint System Control Unit (SRS)0.8 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Under center console, below shifter
⚠️ Disconnect battery, wait 3 minutes before service
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)0.7 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under passenger carpet, right kick panel
🔧 Honda HDS
⚠️ OBD-II system, immobilizer pairing required 1999+
Audio Unit (Radio)0.5 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.1 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center dash
🔧 Radio code card
⚠️ Anti-theft code entry required via preset buttons
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