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Honda CR-V
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Honda CR-V standalone ECUs

Honda's compact SUV; the second generation used the K24A1 2.4-litre four-cylinder.

Chassis
Gen 2
Years
2002–2004
Engines
K24A1
Layout
4-cylinder, AWD

You have 1 plug-in ECU option for the Honda CR-V from Link, 1 of them direct plug-in. The cheapest complete setup is Link at US$1,735 including the ECU. 63 wire-in ECUs can also run its 4-cylinder engine with a custom loom, from US$155.

Prices checked and include the ECU.

Your options for this car

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Plug-in ECUs for the Honda CR-V

1 options, cheapest first. Each one links to its full specs and sellers.

Link

K20X Plug-In ECU (Honda DC5/RSX K20)

RD (Gen 2)2002–2004K24A1

Manual only; onboard MAP; E-throttle needs expansion connector

Direct plug-in
US$1,735Subimods (official NZ price NZD 2639.25)Link K20X (Honda DC5/RSX K20) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗

Wire-in ECUs that can run this engine

Cheapest current unit from each brand with at least 4 injector and ignition outputs, so it runs fully sequential.

Add a loom: built by your tuner or a loom maker. Filter every wire-in ECU by features and price

Find a tuner for these ECUs

Shops with their own dyno that tune the brands above.

About the makers: Link

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