1990 Honda Civic Service and Repair Manual

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1990 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

  • RT 4WD Wagon 4-Door
  • DX Hatchback 2-Door
  • DX Sedan 4-Door
  • Si Hatchback 2-Door
  • EX Sedan 4-Door
  • Base Wagon 4-Door
  • LX Sedan 4-Door
  • Base Hatchback 2-Door
  • CX Hatchback 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.6L 1588CC 98Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 1.5L 1493CC 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

1990 Honda Civic Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #08E05000011/08/2008Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTIN

Remedy

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNER

NHTSA #09E02500011/05/2009Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE S

NHTSA #09E01200007/04/2009Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE S

TSB #10013953

AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM

TSB #10009048

AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

TSB #629065

CONCERNS WITH A CLUNK OR SQUEAK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH OR BUMPY ROADS. *TT

TSB #626720

INFORMATION REGARDING CAM-ON FUEL FILL CAP FAILURES DURING SMOG CHECK. *YH

TSB #610611

EXPERIENCING A CLUNK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH OR BUMPY ROADS. *TT

TSB #54041

PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKET LEAKS. *YC

TSB #44013

UNKNOWN

20000210Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERCrash reported3 injured

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

19950310Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYCrash reported3 injured

REAR MIDDLE SEATBELT BUCKLE CAME LOOSE ON IMPACT, RESULTING IN CHILD SAFETY SEAT FLYING ACROSS THE CAR. TT

19970326Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERCrash reported1 injured1 fatalities

WHILE IN A STOP POSITION VEHICLE WAS REARENDED, EXP. BOTH FRONT DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEATBACK REST BROKE THEN COLLASPED REARWARD, RESULTING IN DRIVER BEING KILLED AND PASSENGER SUSTAINING HEAD AND NE

19970528Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported1 injured

OWNER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING AT 40MPH AND THE LAP/SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT HOLD DUE TO A FAULTY SEATBELT RETRACTOR. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. *

19960123Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported1 injured

VEHICLE INVOLVED FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Showing the 5 most serious of 110 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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