Powertrain Control Module Location

2001 Honda CR-V LX, 2.0 RD2, MDLASECTION Powertrain Control Module Location

Vehicles equipped with a M/T use an Engine Control Module (ECM). Vehicles equipped with an A/T use a Powertrain Control Module (PCM). ECM will be referred to as a PCM. PCM is located behind right kick panel. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Powertrain Control Module Location - CR-V
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