Which donor ECU for 2006 Acura RSX type S Kpro?

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Which donor ECU for 2006 Acura RSX type S Kpro?

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I know I cant use my stock ECU to add Kpro, so I need a donor.
I'm trying to find a 02-04 RSX Manual trans ECU for a donor, they are hard to come by these days and I'm wondering which others I may use for a donor.
As I understand, it can only be a manual trans ECU, not a automatic, correct?
Base or type S, correct?
Also I heard I can use a 2000-2005 Civic Si(EP3) Manual ECU as a donor, correct?
Which others might I be able to use that I haven't listed?

Please only answer if you absolutely know. I want this thread to be a one stop shop for ALL the 05-06 RSX ECU donor info for future forum searches.
Thanks! -JT
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Re: Which donor ECU for 2006 Acura RSX type S Kpro?

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The CIvic SI cannot be used.

Only the 02-04 RSX manual ECU's can be used.
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Re: Which donor ECU for 2006 Acura RSX type S Kpro?

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Spunkster wrote: Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:49 am The CIvic SI cannot be used.

Only the 02-04 RSX manual ECU's can be used.
Awesome thanks!!

Is it possible to still use the factory immobilizer?

And do I need a TYPE S donor ECU for reverse lock out? Or will reverse lock out never work again?
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Re: Which donor ECU for 2006 Acura RSX type S Kpro?

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The immobilizer can be used, but must be matched by a Acura dealer.

Reverse lockout can be used with either ECU, but some rewiring is need with the PND ECU.
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Re: Which donor ECU for 2006 Acura RSX type S Kpro?

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Spunkster wrote: Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:18 pm The immobilizer can be used, but must be matched by a Acura dealer.

Reverse lockout can be used with either ECU, but some rewiring is need with the PND ECU.
Thanks so much!!
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Re: Which donor ECU for 2006 Acura RSX type S Kpro?

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Does it matter if its a rebuilt unit?
Or does it need to be completely virgin from the factory?
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Re: Which donor ECU for 2006 Acura RSX type S Kpro?

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I would stay away from anything rebuilt.
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