Expert ADAS calibration, module programming, and diagnostic recovery for the 2021 Honda Civic. On this vehicle we cover documented systems include Forward Camera (Monocular), Forward Radar (77GHz), and Honda Sensing Suite (EX+ trims), this Honda Civic Platform - 10th Gen FC/FK (Final Year) platform vehicle, Honda Immobilizer - EEPROM-based Smart Entry (10th Gen FC/FK) immobilizer support, Honda Display Audio infotainment programming. Mobile across the DFW Metroplex; mail-in module work is temporarily unavailable.
Platform
Honda Civic Platform - 10th Gen FC/FK (Final Year)
Production
2006-present
Trim Levels
Trims: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, Touring, Si, Type R. Honda Sensing standard all trims (2022+).
Documented calibration triggers include Windshield Replacement, Forward Camera Replacement, Front Radar Replacement, and VSA Modulator Replacement. Use the ADAS tab for the full trigger list.
Approved target-planning data maps this vehicle family to LAM01-04-L&LAM01-04-R. Primary Acura/Honda static target set for FCW/LDW and LKAS forward-camera calibration planning. Confirm VIN, trim, DTCs, sensor part number, and scan-tool procedure before setup.
Core Auto Logic supports exact-year diagnostics, ADAS calibration, module programming, and security-access planning for the 2021 Honda Civic using the documented systems and module data on this page.
Honda Sensing standard on EX and above: Collision Mitigation Braking System/Auto - Standard; Immobilizer: Honda Immobilizer - Standard; Platform: Honda Civic Platform - Confirmed
Driver-assist suite
Honda Sensing standard on EX and above: Collision Mitigation Braking System/Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keeping Assist System, LDWS, Adaptive Cruise Control with low-speed follow, Road Departure Mitigation. Not standard on LX trim. Final year of 10th gen Honda Sensing hardware.
VIN and build split
VIN pos 4-8 identifies model/body/transmission/engine. Honda WMI: 1HG, 2HG, 5J6. Position 4-5 = model code. Position 10 = model year code.
Infotainment context
Honda Display Audio; 7" Display Audio (LX/Sport/EX); 8" Navigation Display Audio (EX-L/Touring); Apple CarPlay + Android Auto on EX+
Verify platform code matches when cross-referencing part numbers across model years.
WHAT WE RESOLVE
Common issues on this vehicle
Common Honda Civic issues we resolve on this platform: Forward Camera (Monocular), Forward Radar (77GHz), and Honda Sensing Suite (EX+ trims) recalibration after windshield/bumper/suspension/CCM service. Module programming for replacement ECU/PCM, BCM, TCU, or accessory modules - Honda Civic Platform - 10th Gen FC/FK (Final Year) platform uses HS-CAN (500 kbps) + MS-CAN (125 kbps); OBD2 DLC Pin 6/14 HS-CAN; DLC under driver dash. Key programming and immobilizer faults - Honda Immobilizer - EEPROM-based Smart Entry (10th Gen FC/FK) immobilizer; all-keys-lost supported.
ADAS CALIBRATION MATRIX
ADAS systems on this vehicle
Honda Sensing standard on EX and above: Collision Mitigation Braking System/Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keeping Assist System, LDWS, Adaptive Cruise Control with low-speed follow, Road Departure Mitigation. Not standard on LX trim. Final year of 10th gen Honda Sensing hardware.
HDS 10th gen camera static cal required on EX+ trims. Camera: 36160-TBG-A01. Target at ~1m from front bumper, level surface. IMPORTANT: 2021 is final 10th gen year - use FC/FK procedure only, NOT 11th gen FE/FL procedure. All Sensing lamps must extinguish.
Forward Camera Replacement
HDS camera init + 10th gen static cal. Confirm part 36160-TBG-A01. Do not use 11th gen procedure. Verify all Sensing functions DTC-free.
Front Radar Replacement
HDS radar init + static cal. Pair with camera cal. Level surface. Verify ACC/CMBS DTCs clear.
HDS flash + VIN + IMMO seed + throttle init + idle learn. Use correct variant calibration (L15B7, Si, or Type R FK8).
Smart Entry ECU Replacement
Honda iN authorization. All keys present. HDS 10th gen registration. Max 8 keys.
BCM Replacement
HDS BCM programming + VIN/config data write. Verify body electrical. TPMS re-registration may be required.
Any Front-End Collision
Inspect and recalibrate forward camera after any front-end collision using HDS.
Front Bumper Repair or Replacement
Forward radar angular alignment required after front bumper R&R. Use HDS.
Forward Radar Replacement
Radar module replacement requires alignment/calibration using HDS.
SRS MODULES
SRS Modules
SRS Control Unitx7
77960-TBA-A030-M2-ENCRYPTEDUnder center console
PART
77960-TBA-A030-M2-ENCRYPTED
LOCATION
Under center console
MFG
Denso
NOTES
Requires Honda HDS or J2534 for SRS reset. DTC B1000 common after crash clear. Battery disconnect required before removal. Module relearn via HDS after installation.
77960-TBA-X030-M2Under center console
PART
77960-TBA-X030-M2
LOCATION
Under center console
MFG
Denso
NOTES
Requires Honda HDS or J2534 for SRS reset. DTC B1000 common after crash clear. Battery disconnect required before removal. Module relearn via HDS after installation.
77960-TBA-X040-M2Under center console
PART
77960-TBA-X040-M2
LOCATION
Under center console
MFG
Denso
NOTES
Requires Honda HDS or J2534 for SRS reset. DTC B1000 common after crash clear. Battery disconnect required before removal. Module relearn via HDS after installation.
77960-TBF-A020-M2Under center console
PART
77960-TBF-A020-M2
LOCATION
Under center console
MFG
Denso
NOTES
Requires Honda HDS or J2534 for SRS reset. DTC B1000 common after crash clear. Battery disconnect required before removal. Module relearn via HDS after installation.
77960-TBJ-A020-M2Under center console
PART
77960-TBJ-A020-M2
LOCATION
Under center console
MFG
Denso
NOTES
Requires Honda HDS or J2534 for SRS reset. DTC B1000 common after crash clear. Battery disconnect required before removal. Module relearn via HDS after installation.
77960-TGH-A020-M2Under center console
PART
77960-TGH-A020-M2
LOCATION
Under center console
MFG
Denso
NOTES
Requires Honda HDS or J2534 for SRS reset. DTC B1000 common after crash clear. Battery disconnect required before removal. Module relearn via HDS after installation.
7880-TGG-A815-M1Under center console
PART
7880-TGG-A815-M1
LOCATION
Under center console
MFG
Denso
NOTES
Requires Honda HDS or J2534 for SRS reset. DTC B1000 common after crash clear. Battery disconnect required before removal. Module relearn via HDS after installation.
ECU MODULES
ECU Modules
ECM - 1.5L L15B7 VTEC Turbo37820-5AA-A78
PART
37820-5AA-A78
NOTES
HDS flash + VIN + IMMO seed write + throttle init + idle learn. Final year of L15B7 in Civic. 11th gen uses L15BE - different ECM, different calibration.
ECM - Civic Si K20C1(FC2 SI SPECIFIC - VERIFY VIA HDS)
Active magnetic. HDS DTC clear + road test 15+ mph.
Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear (each)
NOTES
Active magnetic. Same as front procedure.
OTHER MODULES (IPC, SAS)
Other Modules (IPC, SAS)
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)78100-TBA-A11
PART
78100-TBA-A11
CLONE
Yes
NOTES
IPC cloning required for mileage preservation during replacement. Use Launch advanced programming tool or EEPROM programming tool for EEPROM read/write.
Steering Angle Sensor (SAS)
CODING
Yes
NOTES
INTEGRATED (cable reel 77900 family)
CONNECTIVITY & ACCESSORIES
Connectivity & Accessories
HondaLink (Connected Services)
NOTES
Remote functions via HondaLink app. Active subscription required.
Backup Camera
NOTES
Standard all trims. HDS camera ID registration if replaced.
TPMS Sensors(SENSOR PER WHEEL - 315MHZ)
PART
(SENSOR PER WHEEL - 315MHZ)
NOTES
Direct TPMS. HDS sensor registration after replacement or position swap. Verify all 4 via HDS.
KEY SECURITY & IMMOBILIZER
Key Security & Immobilizer
SystemHonda Immobilizer - EEPROM-based Smart Entry (10th Gen FC/FK)
Add KeyYes
All Keys LostYes
Honda Smart Entry - EEPROM-based key security; no OBD pin code extraction; AKL requires Honda iN dealer authorization + HDS; max 8 keys per vehicle
IMMOBILIZER MODULES
Immobilizer Modules
IMMO (Smart Entry - EEPROM, 10th Gen)
NOTES
EEPROM-based. No OBD pin. AKL via Honda iN + HDS. Max 8 keys. Final 10th gen architecture.
Smart Entry ECU~35100-TGG-A01
PART
~35100-TGG-A01
NOTES
Honda iN + HDS. All keys present. Max 8 keys. 10th gen only - not interchangeable with 11th gen.
ECM - L15B7 (IMMO seed tie)37820-5AA-A78
PART
37820-5AA-A78
NOTES
HDS IMMO seed write after ECM replacement.
ECM - Type R K20C1 (IMMO seed tie)37820-5U5-A62
PART
37820-5U5-A62
NOTES
HDS IMMO seed write. Type R iN procedure.
KEY & FOB TYPES
Key & Fob Types
Proximity Smart Key FobG8D-4H-A
PART
G8D-4H-A
NOTES
2019-2021 Civic smart key. HON66 blade. EEPROM IMMO. Add key/AKL: HDS + Honda iN. Max 8 keys. CR2032 battery. Final year of this FOB part number for Civic.
Proximity Smart Key FobKR5V2X
PART
KR5V2X
NOTES
Alternate 2019-2021 OEM FOB. Same HDS + iN registration procedure. HON66. Max 8 keys.
Emergency Mechanical Key Blade(HON66 CUT TO VIN PROFILE)
PART
(HON66 CUT TO VIN PROFILE)
NOTES
Stored in FOB body. Door entry only - no IMMO bypass.
Replacement Notes
Same as 2019-2020. ECM: HDS flash + VIN + IMMO seed. Smart Entry ECU: Honda iN + all keys present. No OBD pin. Max 8 keys. NOTE: 2021 is final 10th gen - 11th gen (FE/FL) Smart Entry parts are NOT interchangeable.
ARCHITECTURE & CONNECTIVITY
Architecture & Connectivity
Body Construction
Unibody - High-Strength Steel with Advanced High-Strength Steel reinforcement
7" Display Audio (LX/Sport/EX); 8" Navigation Display Audio (EX-L/Touring); Apple CarPlay + Android Auto on EX+
OTA Capable
No
Infotainment Name
Honda Display Audio
ECU/TCM Unlocking
Contact us
ECU/TCM Flashing
Confirmed Reviewed coverage: 2021 - 2.0L TYPE R (K20C1), 2.2L i-CTDi (N22A2). Confirm the exact engine, ECU, and any prerequisite access method before service.
OPENPILOT / COMMA.AI
Openpilot Compatibility
Not Supported
Officially supported (openpilot master)
Package
Honda Sensing
Hardware
Comma 3X + Honda Nidec / Bosch A / Bosch B harness
Harness
Honda Nidec / Bosch A / Bosch B Harness
2016-18 Nidec, 2019-21 Bosch A, 2022-24 Bosch B. Hatchback variants also supported.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ
How much does ADAS calibration cost for a 2021 Honda Civic?
ADAS calibration pricing for a 2021 Honda Civic depends on which of its 3 documented systems need work after a repair. This vehicle is documented with Forward Camera (Monocular), Forward Radar (77GHz), and Honda Sensing Suite (EX+ trims). We provide a fixed quote after confirming the operations performed - send the VIN, the repair scope (windshield R&R, bumper work, alignment, collision), and any DTCs so the quote response can include a real number.
Can you reset the airbag light on a 2021 Honda Civic?
Yes. The 2021 Honda Civic uses a factory SRS control module that we support. We read and clear stored crash data, then restore the module to factory status so the airbag warning light goes out and the system returns to full operation. Reference part number on this vehicle: 77960-TBA-A030-M2-ENCRYPTED. Mobile diagnosis and programming are the active service path. Mail-in bench intake is temporarily unavailable. Send the part number and a description of what triggered the light, and we will provide a quote and scheduling window.
What is needed after replacing the windshield on a 2021 Honda Civic?
After windshield replacement on a 2021 Honda Civic, Forward Camera (Monocular) and Forward Radar (77GHz) rely on the forward-facing camera and require recalibration before the systems return to operation. We perform the calibration on-site in the DFW Metroplex with OE target fixtures. Mail-in intake is temporarily unavailable.
How long does a 2021 Honda Civic module service take?
Most 2021 Honda Civic onsite jobs are typically scheduled within 24-48 hours once vehicle readiness, access, and route timing are confirmed. This vehicle has roughly 20 programmable modules documented in our database (4 ECU, 3 BCM, 1 TCU, 3 ABS, plus IPC/SAS/gateway/accessory). Mobile module work and ADAS calibration are scheduled in the DFW service area after quote review. Mail-in module intake is temporarily unavailable.
Do you cover the 2021 Honda Civic on-site, or is this mail-in only?
We run a mobile unit across the DFW Metroplex for on-vehicle work (ADAS calibration, key programming, IMMO pairing, post-repair recoding, and supported module work). Mail-in module intake is temporarily unavailable. Quote the work and we will confirm the active service path for the 2021 Honda Civic. Do not ship a module unless support confirms next steps.
What kind of warranty do you offer on 2021 Honda Civic programming?
Every programming, cloning, and calibration job on the 2021 Honda Civic is backed by a workmanship warranty covering the scope of work we performed: 1-year unlimited on all flashes, clones, and ADAS calibrations. If a module we programmed or a calibration we performed fails to function as expected, return it and we restore it at no charge. The warranty covers our work; it does not cover unrelated mechanical or electrical failure of the module itself.
Can you program a 2021 Honda Civic with no working keys (all-keys-lost)?
Yes - all-keys-lost is supported on the 2021 Honda Civic. Immobilizer generation on this platform: Honda Immobilizer - EEPROM-based Smart Entry (10th Gen FC/FK). Adding a key (with a working key already in hand) is also supported - typically faster and less expensive than an all-keys-lost reset. Submit the VIN and we will confirm the procedure and quote before scheduling.
Which modules on a 2021 Honda Civic can you actually service?
We program, clone, repair, or replace the full programmable-module stack on a 2021 Honda Civic. For this vehicle our database documents:
4 engine control (ECU/PCM)
1 transmission control (TCU/TCM)
3 body control (BCM and related)
3 ABS / brake control (EBCM)
4 immobilizer / security
3 key & fob
1 instrument cluster (IPC)
1 steering angle sensor (SAS)
3 ADAS module
Infotainment on this platform: Honda Display Audio. Send the VIN and the operations performed and we will confirm support and pricing.
Additional OEM-sourced part numbers for the 2021 Honda Civic covering ADAS, ECU/PCM, BCM, TCU/TCM, SRS, ABS/EBCM, instrument cluster (IPC), gateway, and steering angle sensor modules when available. These reference numbers assist technicians with module identification and sourcing prior to programming.
Part numbers are OEM base references. Verify exact suffix via VIN-specific build data before ordering. Core Auto Logic provides mobile programming services for all listed modules in the DFW area.
Different trim or build?
Send your VIN and we'll confirm exact module support and pricing in the quote response.
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