The service and repair manual for the 1990 Mazda RX-7 — 1.3L and 1.3L engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mazda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.3L — 80 cu in 1.3L — 80 cu in, turbocharged |
| Trims | GTUs Coupe 2-Door · GXL 2+2 Coupe 2-Door · GXL Coupe 2-Door · Convertible Convertible 2-Door · Turbo Coupe 2-Door · GTU Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 31 complaints · 9 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 RX-7 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- General Information 1,396
- Accessories & Equipment 144
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 180
- Body & Frame 29
- Maintenance 50
- Brakes 160
- Restraints 37
- Drivelines & Axles 29
- Steering 90
- Electrical 136
- Suspension 84
- Engine Mechanical 122
- Transmission 85
- Engine Performance 601
- Protege & 323
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 RX-7
- Air Bags — frontal · 90E043002Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment w.
- Seat Belts — front › webbing · 96V173000In the event of a vehicle collision, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the.
Owners have filed 31 complaints and Mazda has issued 9 technical service bulletins for the 1990 RX-7. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1990 RX-7 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1990 RX-7?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 model year, covering the 1.3L and 1.3L across the GTUs Coupe 2-Door, GXL 2+2 Coupe 2-Door, GXL Coupe 2-Door, Convertible Convertible 2-Door, Turbo Coupe 2-Door, GTU Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mazda published for this year.
What 1990 RX-7 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1990 RX-7, covering air bags, seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mazda dealers.
Does it include 1990 RX-7 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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