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Honda FL5/DE5 Adaptive Dampening System Module (ADS Module)
If you’re not happy with how your Civic Type R or Integra Type S rides from the factory, the Honda Adaptive Dampening System Module is the cleanest way to change it. This genuine Honda ADS Module lets you swap the damping logic between the 2023+ Civic Type R FL5 and the 2024+ Acura Integra Type S DE5 without hacking wiring or running coilovers on day one. The FL5 ADS module from the Civic Type R pushes the car toward a stiffer, track-focused setup, while the DE5 ADS module from the Integra Type S softens things for daily use and rough roads. It’s a simple ADS module retrofit that actually changes how the Adaptive Dampening System Honda programmed behaves in each mode.
Installation of this Civic Type R ADS module or Integra Type S ADS module is quick, fully reversible, and doesn’t need extra wiring, relays, or coding. It plugs in like stock, talks to the factory Honda adaptive dampening system, and won’t trigger warning lights when installed correctly. Pair the appropriate Type R suspension module or Type S ADS module with ADS Swift Springs for FL5/DE5 and you get a real suspension change without jumping straight into full coilovers. For track days, mountain runs, or just fixing Type R suspension harsh on your commute, this is the cleanest way to retune your Honda Civic FL5 suspension or Integra DE5 suspension component behavior.
Key Features
- Direct swap between 2023 Civic Type R ADS (FL5) and 2024 Integra Type S ADS (DE5) modules for easy Honda ADS swap.
- FL5 Type R ADS module = more aggressive, track-biased damping; DE5 suspension module = softer, street comfort bias.
- Quick ADS module install: plug-and-play, no extra wiring, no cutting, and fully reversible if you change your mind.
- Genuine Honda Adaptive Dampening System module for factory reliability and proper CAN communication.
- Pairs great with FL5 Swift Springs or DE5 Swift Springs for a serious FL5 track suspension upgrade or DE5 suspension upgrade.
- Lets you fine-tune Civic Type R suspension tuning and Integra Type S suspension behavior for both track work and daily duty.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What does the ADS Module actually change?
This adaptive dampening module is the brain for your Honda Adaptive Dampening System. Swapping to the Type R dampening module (FL5) gives firmer valving behavior and sharper response in all drive modes, which suits FL5 track suspension use. Swapping to the DE5 street comfort module from the Integra makes the car more compliant and better for rough pavement, helping with a Type R suspension harsh fix if your roads are terrible. It doesn’t change ride height; it changes how fast and how hard the shocks react.
2. Is this compatible with both Civic Type R and Integra Type S?
Yes. The Acura DE5 ADS and Honda FL5 ADS controllers are reverse compatible. You can run the Acura Type S suspension module in a Civic, or the Honda Civic Type R ADS Module in an Acura. Each ADS controller brings its own damping maps, so the car takes on more of that model’s personality while still keeping your factory drive modes like Civic Type R comfort mode, Sport, and +R.
3. Do I need extra wiring or coding to install the ADS module?
No. This ADS module Honda Civic / Integra Type S ADS swap uses the factory connectors and mounting. You unplug your original adaptive damper module / FL5 suspension control module, plug in the new one, and bolt it back in. When installed correctly, you shouldn’t see error codes, and the factory FL5 suspension soft/FL5 suspension stiff behavior will simply follow the new maps in the module.
4. Can I run this with other suspension parts like springs?
Yes. A lot of owners combine this Civic Type R dampening module or DE5 dampening module with ADS Swift Springs on both platforms. That combo gives a noticeable FL5 ADS upgrade or DE5 suspension module upgrade path without committing to full coilovers, and still keeps the OEM Adaptive Dampening System Honda control in place.
5. Is the swap reversible if I don’t like it?
Yes. Since this is a direct ADS module replacement, you can go back to your original Honda ADS controller at any time. Just unplug the swapped Type S ADS module or Type R ADS module and reinstall your stock unit. It makes testing different ADS module tuning approaches low risk.
Why run a different Honda ADS Module?
If you want more comfort from your Civic FL5 suspension, or you want your Acura Integra Type S ADS module to feel closer to an FL5 on track, this is the cleanest way to do it. You keep all the factory safety logic and integration, but you change how the adaptive dampening module tells each Integra Type S shock absorber or Type R damper to behave. It’s a smart first step before diving into coilovers, and it works really well with the popular FL5 track dampening upgrade paths built around springs and bushings.
We still use these exact modules on our own cars because they let us tune Civic Type R ADS and Integra Type S suspension feel with OEM reliability. For a lot of owners, this Honda ADS Module upgrade plus springs is the sweet spot for a Type R suspension upgrade or FL5 comfort mode upgrade that works on both street and track.