1989 Acura Integra Service and Repair Manual
The 1989 Acura Integra factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact year, engine and trim, so the specifications and procedure sequences line up with the car in front of you: the 1.6L DOHC four, across the RS and LS hatchback trims.
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 1989 Integra. One recall is on federal record for this model year, on the front seat belt buckle assembly: the red plastic release buttons can break, and the pieces can fall into the buckle, so the safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. Owners have filed 20 complaints and Acura has issued 6 technical service bulletins for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind those systems are here.
From a routine service interval to a hard-to-trace electrical fault, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1989 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
This SKU is a bushing kit. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the retail package label for accuracy. If the label is incorrect, the customer may have difficulty locating the desired product. If the la
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
IGNITER PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN. *TW
PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN: IGNITER. *TW
SPECIAL RETURN: IGNITERS. *TW
CLICKING NOISE WHILE CLICKING. *TW
UPON IMPACT, DURING REAR END COLLISION, AT APPROX. 35MPH, FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR SEAT TRACK ANCHOR BOLT BROKE.*AK
DURING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLLED OVER. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES DID NOT STAY LOCKED IN PLACE.*AK
VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY UPON SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *DSH
PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT TOOK OFF. ENGINE REVVED LOUDLY. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO BRAKING ACTION. VEHICLE HIT POLE. CONSUMER SUFFERED BROKEN BONES AND CHEST INJURIES. *AK *SLC
GAS LINES RUSTING AT METAL LINES FROM GAS TANK.*AK
WINDSHIELD STARTED CRACKING WITHOUT ANY CONTACT FROM ANOTHER SOURCE. CRACKS RUN ACROSS FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE.*AK
PIN THAT HOLDS STEERING NUCKLE/ WHEEL ASSEMBLY SHEARED IN TWO CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF CAR. OIL PLUG STRIPS OUT.
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, BRAKE ROTORS WORE OUT EXCESSIVELY. TT
METAL FUEL LINE RUSTED AT FUEL PUMP, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. *DH
RED RELEASE BUTTON HAS CRACKED, SEAT BELT WILL UNBUCKLE BY ITSELF. TT
DIFFERENTIAL PIN FAILURE; RESULTED IN TOTAL FUNCTIONAL LOSS OF TRANSMISSION; SPEED 30 MPH; NO WARNING. TT
VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR; REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *AK
SEAT BELT BUCKLE #TKA71-J447: BUCKLE WILL UNLATCH ON ITS OWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
THE REAR HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS HAVE FAILED TO HOLD HATCHBACK IN PLACE. *AK
4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES HAVE BEEN WEARING EVERY 20,000 MILES, ALSO PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. TT
Showing the 15 most serious of 18 complaints filed with NHTSA.
