1987 Honda Civic Service and Repair Manual

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1987 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
  • Si 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

1987 Honda Civic Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #87V17100029/10/1987Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.

Consequence

VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.

Remedy

UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.

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 1987 Honda Civic.
19950227Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBINGCrash reported2 injured

DRIVERS/PASSENGERS SHOULDER BELTS FAILED DURINGN AN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. TT

20020918Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGECrash reported1 injured

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

19990304Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYCrash reported1 injured

THE METAL TONGUE OF THE BUCKLE SNAPPED IN HALF. MY CHILD COULD HAVE BEEN STRANGLED BY THE T-TYPE HARNESS THAT GOES OVER HIS HEAD, IF WE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE FORCE.

19960606Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, HIT AN IRON FENCE. *AK

19950310Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

VEHICLE SPEED INCREASED WHILE DRIVING ERRATIC OPERATION DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL. TT

Showing the 5 most serious of 41 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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