Fitment notes: Compact battery located in engine bay; AGM required for high-performance engine demands
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Every control module on the 2022-2026 Honda Civic Type R — 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.
Electric Power Steering Control Unit (EPS)2.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.6 hr▸ programming details
📍 Steering column area, behind lower dashboard or integrated with steering column
🔧 Honda HDS with i-HDS
⚠️ Dual-axis EPS with variable ratio. Requires steering angle sensor calibration and torque sensor zero-point setting.
⚠️ 10.2-inch digital cluster. Requires mileage programming from old module or legal documentation. Gateway-protected.
Seat Control Unit (SCU)0.9 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under driver's seat
🔧 Self-initialization or Honda HDS
⚠️ Power driver's seat with memory. Self-calibration typically sufficient after installation.
Power Window Master Switch / Door Control Unit (MSPW/DCU)0.8 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Driver's door panel, integrated with master window switch
🔧 Manual window initialization procedure
⚠️ Window auto-up/down requires relearn procedure after replacement or battery disconnect.
Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM)0.8 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under rear seat or in trunk area near fuel tank
🔧 Honda HDS or self-learn
⚠️ Controls high-pressure fuel pump for turbocharged engine. Self-adapts after installation.
Parking Sensor Control Unit (PSU)0.7 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear cargo area, behind trim panel near bumper
🔧 Honda HDS or aftermarket
⚠️ Front and rear parking sensors. Calibration typically automatic after installation.
Transmission Control Module (TCM)no coding
📍 N/A - 6-speed manual transmission only, no TCM
⚠️ Type R continues with manual transmission exclusively; no electronic transmission control module.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2026 Honda Civic Type R 2.0L I4 Turbo K20C1 and can vary by trim.
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