The service and repair manual for the 1990 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 | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Si Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · HF Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 5 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 CRX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 79
- General Information 1,368
- Accessories & Equipment 170
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 147
- Body & Frame 67
- Maintenance 54
- Brakes 51
- Restraints 38
- Drivelines & Axles 34
- Steering 95
- Electrical 168
- Suspension 59
- Engine Mechanical 172
- Transmission 94
- Engine Performance 524
- Steering Wheel Nut 37
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 CRX
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 08E050000Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resultin.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 5 complaints and Honda has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1990 CRX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1990 CRX manual
Is this manual specific to the 1990 CRX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 and 1.5L I4 across the Si Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, HF Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 1990 CRX problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1990 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 1990 CRX wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1990 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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