The service and repair manual for the 1986 Honda Civic — 1.3L I4 and 1.5L I4 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.3L I4 — 82 cu in, SOHC 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | DX Hatchback 2-Door · Si Hatchback 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · CRX HF Coupe 2-Door · CRX Coupe 2-Door · Base Wagon 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 54 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Civic manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 28
- General Information 1,368
- Accessories & Equipment 60
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 62
- Maintenance 54
- Brakes 62
- Drivelines & Axles 23
- Steering 22
- Electrical 146
- Suspension 48
- Engine Mechanical 200
- Transmission 55
- Engine Performance 586
- Accord 22
- Civic 33
- Front (All) 56
- Prelude (Rear) 28
- Hatchback & Sedan) 20
- Rear (Prelude) 22
- Flex Hose-to-Caliper Banjo Bolt 25
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Civic
- Power Train — driveline › driveshaft · 86V045000Consequence of defect: during high stress situations, such as rapid acceleration or decelerat.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer · 88V180000This could result in windshield wiper failure and wouldaffect driver visibility.
Owners have filed 54 complaints and Honda has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Civic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Civic manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Civic?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 1.3L I4 and 1.5L I4 across the DX Hatchback 2-Door, Si Hatchback 2-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, CRX HF Coupe 2-Door, CRX Coupe 2-Door, Base Wagon 4-Door, CRX Si Coupe 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 1986 Civic problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Civic, covering power train, visibility. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 1986 Civic wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 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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