Honda / Acura i-HDS Remote Programming:
Antares Capsule Mapped to Your Technician PC

Driver-Level Mapping — No i-HDS Configuration

Unlike approaches that require software configuration or pass-through layers, eLinehub maps the HAC at the driver and OS level so HAC Device Manager and i-HDS recognize it through the standard driver path — identical discovery behavior to a physically connected device. No changes to i-HDS settings or HAC Device Manager are needed.

VSP Session Stays on Technician PC

IMMO registration requires NASTF VSP credentials tied to the performing technician. Because i-HDS runs on the Technician’s own PC — not the workshop PC — the VSP identity check runs normally. The workshop has no need for VSP credentials or an i-HDS subscription.

Relay and P2P Both Available

Both Relay mode and P2P (Direct) mode are available for USB-mapped HAC sessions. Relay mode routes through eLinehub’s infrastructure and is the default recommendation for J2534 Rewrite and IMMO sessions. P2P reduces RTT by approximately 10–30 ms when both endpoints are on wired connections; check RTT and packet loss before selecting either mode.

1. Connect the HAC to the vehicle OBD-II port and to the workshop PC via USB cable. Open HAC Device Manager — confirm the HAC appears under USB Capsule. In eLinehub Mechanic, confirm the HAC is listed as an available device and publish the order. Notify the Technician that the replacement ECM is installed and the vehicle is ready.
2. After the Technician accepts and the session is live, follow any instructions during the session — you may be asked to cycle the ignition or confirm a dashboard indicator at specific steps.

1. Accept the order. In eLinehub Technician, select Mechanic USB. Confirm packet loss is 0% and RTT is under 80 ms. Wait for HAC initialization to complete in HAC Device Manager before launching i-HDS.
2. Launch i-HDS. Navigate to PGM-FI → Replace ECM/PCM Menu → Read Data to transfer engine oil life data to the replacement ECM. Then navigate to A/T system → Replace TCM/PCM Menu → Read Data to transfer A/T ID characterization data.
3. Write the VIN to the new module using the VIN registration function in i-HDS.
4. Navigate to IMMOBI and complete immobilizer registration using your NASTF VSP credentials. The IMMO procedure requires a live VSP session — the vehicle will not start without completing this step.
5. Launch J2534 Rewrite and apply any pending firmware update for the new ECM. Confirm successful completion.
6. Run idle learn and CKP pattern learn procedures. Ask the Mechanic to confirm no active DTCs before ending the session.

1. Confirm wheel alignment is complete — Honda requires four-wheel alignment before any Sensing calibration. Verify the radar mounting bracket is intact and that the replacement bumper is the ADAS-equipped variant; non-Sensing grille cutouts will cause calibration failure.
2. Connect the HAC to the OBD-II port via USB. Confirm it appears as available in eLinehub Mechanic and publish the order. Position the radar reflector (trihedral corner target) in front of the vehicle when instructed by the Technician — exact distance and alignment will be specified on screen.

1. Accept the order. Select Mechanic USB. Confirm packet loss is 0% before launching i-HDS. Navigate to the millimeter-wave radar calibration routine.
2. i-HDS displays the required target distance and positioning specification for this CR-V variant. Instruct the Mechanic to position the trihedral reflector at the specified distance directly in front of the vehicle.
3. Execute the calibration sequence. i-HDS communicates with the radar module through the mapped HAC, captures the calibration frame, computes the offset correction, and reports pass or fail. Calibration typically completes in under 5 minutes when the target is correctly positioned.
4. If the windshield camera (Multipurpose Camera Unit) was disturbed during the repair, run the camera calibration sequence in the same session using the separate target setup specified by i-HDS.
5. Confirm all Honda Sensing DTCs are cleared. Ask the Mechanic to confirm no warning lights are active before ending the session.

1. Confirm the applicable service bulletin number and the target control module with the Technician. Connect the HAC, Denso DST-i, Bosch MVCI, or other Honda-validated J2534 USB VCI to the OBD-II port and to the workshop PC.
2. In eLinehub Mechanic, confirm the VCI appears as an available device and publish the order. Include the bulletin number in the order notes so the Technician can confirm the correct update before starting.

1. Accept the order. Select Mechanic USB. Confirm packet loss is 0% and RTT is under 80 ms. Wired Ethernet on both sides is required for J2534 Rewrite flash sessions.
2. Launch i-HDS and open J2534 Rewrite. Confirm the vehicle VIN. J2534 Rewrite identifies the installed calibration version on the target module.
3. If a newer version is available, J2534 Rewrite downloads the update from Honda’s servers and applies it over the mapped VCI connection. Do not interrupt the connection during the flash.
4. Confirm successful completion in J2534 Rewrite. Clear any update-related DTCs. Check whether additional modules are flagged in the same i-HDS session before ending.

1. Download and install eLinehub Mechanic on the workshop Windows PC. No i-HDS installation, no VSP credentials, and no HAC driver setup required on this machine.
2. Connect the HAC to the vehicle OBD-II port and to the workshop PC via USB cable. Open HAC Device Manager and confirm the HAC appears under USB Capsule.
3. In eLinehub Mechanic, confirm the HAC appears as a shareable device and publish the service order. Maintain the USB connection until the Technician confirms the session is complete.

1. Download and install eLinehub Technician on the Windows PC where i-HDS, J2534 Rewrite, and HAC Device Manager are already installed. Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) required.
2. Ensure HAC Device Manager and the HAC driver are installed on this PC. eLinehub will prompt you during setup if the driver is not detected. i-HDS recognition of the mapped device depends on this driver being present.
3. Keep your existing i-HDS subscription, J2534 Rewrite access, and NASTF VSP credentials on this machine. eLinehub adds no layer between i-HDS and the VCI.
4. Accept an incoming order. Select Mechanic USB in eLinehub Technician. Check RTT and packet loss before launching i-HDS.
5. Use Relay mode for J2534 Rewrite and IMMO sessions — it provides the most consistent path regardless of NAT configuration. Switch to P2P only when both endpoints are on wired Ethernet and RTT is under 80 ms.

Wired Ethernet required for J2534 Rewrite. The HAC already connects to the workshop PC via USB as Honda requires. The remaining variable is the network path between the two machines. Wi-Fi on either endpoint introduces packet loss risk that can interrupt a flash mid-write.

Relay vs P2P mode: Relay mode routes through eLinehub’s server infrastructure and is the default recommendation for all Honda/Acura programming sessions — it provides the most consistent path regardless of NAT configuration. P2P (Direct) mode is also available for USB-mapped HAC sessions and reduces RTT by approximately 10–30 ms when both endpoints are on wired connections. Check RTT and packet loss in eLinehub Technician before selecting P2P.

If the connection drops mid-flash: Do not relaunch i-HDS or J2534 Rewrite immediately. Wait for eLinehub to re-establish the VCI mapping and confirm the device shows as connected in HAC Device Manager, then assess module status before deciding whether to retry.

Passcode Order Protection

Every order requires a Passcode to accept. No other specialist on the platform can pick up a workshop’s job without it. The Mechanic shares the Passcode directly with the Technician they already work with — the relationship stays private.

Custom Mechanic Software

Distribute a white-label Mechanic build permanently linked to your Technician account. Orders from that workshop are auto-assigned to you by default, with no Passcode exchange needed for routine Honda and Acura sessions. No other specialist can claim the workshop through a white-label install.

Secure Order Sharing

For complex multi-module jobs — such as an ECM replacement followed by a Sensing calibration in the same session — you can share a specific order with a trusted colleague. They see the VCI data for that order only, not the Mechanic’s contact details or any other orders.