The service and repair manual for the 1989 Honda Prelude — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 119 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 119 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | 2.0 Si 4WS Coupe 2-Door · 2.0 Si Coupe 2-Door · 2.0 S Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 34 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Prelude manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 29
- General Information 1,391
- Accessories & Equipment 57
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 137
- Body & Frame 24
- Maintenance 27
- Brakes 39
- Restraints 37
- Drivelines & Axles 11
- Steering 81
- Electrical 75
- Suspension 48
- Engine Mechanical 131
- Transmission 50
- Engine Performance 591
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Prelude
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103001The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 34 complaints and Honda has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Prelude. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Prelude manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Prelude?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the 2.0 Si 4WS Coupe 2-Door, 2.0 Si Coupe 2-Door, 2.0 S Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 1989 Prelude problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1989 Prelude, covering seat belts. 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 1989 Prelude wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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