1985 Honda Civic Service and Repair Manual

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1985 Honda Civic service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • DX Hatchback 2-Door
  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • CRX HF Coupe 2-Door
  • CRX Coupe 2-Door
  • 1500 S Hatchback 2-Door
  • Base Wagon 4-Door
  • CRX Si Coupe 2-Door
  • Base Hatchback 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.3L 1342CC 82Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 1.5L 1487CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1985 Honda Civic Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #88V11700022/07/1988Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DEVELOP FUEL LEAKAGE AT CRIMPED SEAM BETWEEN THE TWO FUEL PUMP HALVES.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATES APOSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA #88V18000018/11/1988Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.

Remedy

INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.

No service bulletins No technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Honda Civic.
19960624Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTSCrash reported1 injured

SON DRIVING VEHICLE, WENT ACROSS 4 LANES, STOPPED AT SIGN, PULLED ONTO MERIDIAN, BRAKES FAILED, PUMPED BRAKES HARD, NOT WORKING, FOUND BRAKE FLUID ON SEALS. *AK

19960301Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHCrash reported1 injured

DRIVING AT SPEED 65MPH, HOOD FLEW OPEN, CAUSING IMPACT 6:00 POSITION. *AK

19960301Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHCrash reported1 injured

DRIVING AT SPEED 65MPH, HOOD FLEW OPEN, CAUSING IMPACT 6:00 POSITION. *AK

19960213Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYCrash reported1 injured

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE BELT CAME OUT THE BUCKLE. TT

19961113Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYCrash reported

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME OPEN UPON IMPACT AND DRIVER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH HER CHEST. *AK

Showing the 5 most serious of 17 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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