The service and repair manual for the 1990 Audi 90 — the 2.3L I5 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.3L I5 — 141 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Other 1990 90 variants | 90 Quattro → |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 5 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 90 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- General Information 1,426
- Accessories & Equipment 95
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 70
- Brakes 130
- Maintenance 92
- Restraints 34
- Electrical 139
- Steering 64
- Engine Mechanical 88
- Suspension 33
- Engine Performance 399
- Transmission 60
- Booster-To-Bracket 18
- Girling 26
- Teves 18
- Front 92
- Rear 48
- Master Cylinder-To-Booster 18
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 90
- Power Train — axle assembly · 93V006000In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. in extreme circumstances, the f.
- Steering — column locking › anti-theft device · 90V070000Bolt breakage would cause steering wheel to remain locked even after the driver turns the ignition k.
- Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 97V172000In the event the sensor should malfunction, the air bag restraint system can inadvertently deploy.
Owners have filed 5 complaints and Audi has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1990 90. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1990 90 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1990 90?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 model year, covering the 2.3L I5 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 1990 90 problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1990 90, covering power train, steering, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.
Does it include 1990 90 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1990 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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