HONDA Engine ECU Replacement by LAUNCH X431

This post comes with guide to replace engine ECU for Honda by LAUNCH diagnostic tool. It is applicable to Launch X431 PRO, X431 PRO3 and X431 PADIII.

Preparation:

Option 1: Launch X431 V

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Src: https://www.cardiagtool.co.uk/launch-x431-v-8inch-tablet-diagnostic-tool.html

Option 2: X431 V+

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Src: https://www.cardiagtool.co.uk/launch-x431-v-plus-wifi-bluetooth-scanner.html

Option 3: X431 PAD3

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ECU: Honda engine

Step-by-step guide:

Enter the Launch X431 tablet main menu

Select “HONDA”

Turn on the ignition switch

Read vehicle info and wait for a moment

Read out the VIN

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Select “Immobilizer/Keys Programming”-> “Immobilizer”

Keep ignition on until the tester directs you to turn the ignition off

Determining Immobilizer system type…

Detect out the Immobilizer is 4th and type code is 0C

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Select “Immobilizer Setup”

Note: Because it needs the professional knowledge for registration, so when you select, delete or reset the item related with the security key. Please pay attention to the selected item and execution.

Select “Replace ECM/PCM”

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Communicating with the engine…

Turn the ignition switch off and then turn on

Finish registering the ECM/PCM

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Turn the ignition switch off

Check all keys to ensure each will start the engine

Turn the ignition switch on

The tester will register the immobilizer code into the Honda smart key ECU

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Turn the ignition switch off and then turn on

Register Honda smart key ECU successfully

Turn the ignition switch off

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Finally, check all Honda smart keys to ensure each will start the engine and to lock and unlock doors.

Done!

See also:
LAUNCH X431 V CALIBRATE 2011 PEUGEOT STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR
LAUNCH X431 PAD III V2.0 BENZ ONLINE PROGRAMMING AND CODING (TILL 2019)
HOW TO UPDATE LAUNCH X431 V+?