The service and repair manual for the 1988 Honda CRX — 1.6L I4 and 1.5L I4 engines, 3 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Si Coupe 2-Door · DX Coupe 2-Door · HF Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 CRX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 31
- General Information 1,368
- Accessories & Equipment 70
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 78
- Body & Frame 18
- Maintenance 54
- Brakes 43
- Drivelines & Axles 20
- Steering 79
- Electrical 141
- Suspension 69
- Engine Mechanical 192
- Transmission 81
- Engine Performance 543
- All Models 37
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 CRX
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Honda has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 CRX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 CRX manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 CRX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 and 1.5L I4 across the Si Coupe 2-Door, DX Coupe 2-Door, HF Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 1988 CRX problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 CRX, covering 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 1988 CRX wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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