The service and repair manual for the 1998 Honda Civic — the 1.6L I4 engine, 12 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 | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | DX Hatchback 2-Door · DX Sedan 4-Door · HX Coupe 2-Door · Si Coupe 2-Door · EX Sedan 4-Door · EX-R Sedan 4-Door +6 |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 502 complaints · 140 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Civic manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 89
- General Information 1,462
- Accessories & Equipment 375
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 101
- Body & Frame 160
- Maintenance 119
- Brakes 131
- Restraints 49
- Drivelines & Axles 11
- Steering 69
- Electrical 174
- Suspension 78
- Engine Mechanical 172
- Transmission 87
- Engine Performance 578
- Front 181
- Rear 181
- Compression 930
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Civic
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V026000In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fr.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 06E023000Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicl.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 08E050000Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resultin.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 502 complaints and Honda has issued 140 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Civic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Civic manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Civic?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 across the DX Hatchback 2-Door, DX Sedan 4-Door, HX Coupe 2-Door, Si Coupe 2-Door, EX Sedan 4-Door, EX-R Sedan 4-Door, EX-R Coupe 2-Door, DX Coupe 2-Door, EX Coupe 2-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, GX Sedan 4-Door, CX Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 1998 Civic problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Civic, covering air bags, exterior lighting. 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 1998 Civic wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 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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