Honda Market Destination Area Codes
Decode Honda vehicle destination (area) codes such as KA, KL, and KG used for market, steering, and speedometer identification.
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Honda and Acura vehicles carry a short destination / area code that identifies the intended market. The code drives steering hand, speedometer units, lighting, emissions packages, and which parts catalogs apply.
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Where to Find the Code
Common locations (vary by era and model):
- Certification / tire placard in the door jamb
- Body data plate or firewall tag
- Build plate in the engine bay
- Sometimes encoded in documentation or options lists
Treat the physical plate on the vehicle as authoritative when catalogs disagree.
How to Read the Table
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Area code | Two-letter market destination |
| Market / region | Intended sales region or country group |
| Steering | LHD or RHD |
| Speedometer | Miles (M) or kilometers (Km) |
Common Destination Codes
| Code | Market / notes | Steering | Speedo |
|---|---|---|---|
| KA | USA | LHD | M |
| KB | Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg | LHD | Km |
| KC | Canada | LHD | Km |
| KD | Other countries (examples historically include Panama, Bahamas, Liberia; older notes mention Okinawa for 1968) | LHD | M |
| KE | England, Ireland | RHD | M |
| KF | France (also associated with Italy/Portugal in some lists; older assignments differ) | LHD | Km |
| KG | Germany (historical Swiss assignment in early lists) | LHD | Km |
| KH | China / South America (and related destinations depending on era) | LHD | varies |
| KJ | Common JDM / Japan destination marker on many lists | RHD | Km |
| KK | Various export assignments by era | varies | varies |
| KL | Often Australia / New Zealand on enthusiast lists - verify on the vehicle plate | RHD | Km |
| KQ / KR / others | Additional export splits appear on later models | varies | varies |
Note
Letter assignments have been reallocated across decades. Always confirm against the plate on the car and a period-correct parts catalog. Do not assume a code from a forum list without checking the vehicle.
Why the Code Matters
- Steering racks and column switches differ LHD vs RHD
- Clusters and gearing differ miles vs kilometers
- Lighting and reflectors follow regional rules
- ECU/emissions packages track market, not only chassis code
- Parts supersession (mirrors, harnesses, bumpers) often keys off destination
Identification Workflow
- Read the destination code from the vehicle plate.
- Note chassis code, engine code, and transmission.
- Cross-check the parts catalog for that destination.
- When importing or swapping, list every system that is market-specific (cluster, harness, ECU, lighting, evaporative system).
Related Identification
Pair destination codes with:
- Chassis codes (EG, EK, BB, etc.)
- Engine stamps and head castings
- ECU part numbers (for example 37820-xxx-xxx)
Destination alone does not define the engine or ECU, but it narrows the correct catalog branch.
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