1986 Acura Integra Service and Repair Manual
The 1986 Acura Integra factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and procedures are correct for the 1.6L DOHC four and for the RS and LS hatchback configuration you are working on.
Engines
- 1.6L I4 — 1590cc (97 cu in), DOHC, naturally aspirated, gas
Trims
- RS Hatchback 4-Door
- RS Hatchback 2-Door
- LS Hatchback 4-Door
- LS Hatchback 2-Door
Known issues on the 1986 Integra. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering visibility — windshield wiper/washer: under high ambient temperatures the front windshield wiper contact unit could loosen and become dislodged, which could result in windshield wiper failure and would affect driver visibility. Owners have filed 6 complaints and Acura has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the year.
From a routine service interval to a wiper-circuit fault or a hard-to-trace wiring problem, it keeps you on the factory procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1986 Integra.
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE
UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.
THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.
INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI
CLICKING NOISE WHILE CLICKING. *TW
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK . TT
SEAT BELT BUCKLES CRACKED.
UPPER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY BROKE.
RIGHT AXLE FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
UNDERCARRIAGE RUSTED. *SD
THE REAR HATCHBACK COLLAPSES DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE REAR STRUTS. TT
