# \#crx **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/crx/1618.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1986 Honda CRX check engine light when driving downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-honda-crx-check-engine-light-when-driving-downhill/140204)
**Author:** [@Earnest23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Earnest23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-honda-crx-check-engine-light-when-driving-downhill/140204 "2019-05-12T20:59:00Z")
I have a problem with the Check Engine light. I live 9 miles from Santa Cruz CA which is at sea level. My home in the mountains is at 1,600’. So when ever I drive into town it is down hill all the way. About half way d… --- ## [1987 honda car dies with blower on high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-honda-car-dies-with-blower-on-high/77291)
**Author:** [@zachs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zachs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-honda-car-dies-with-blower-on-high/77291 "2013-02-11T09:59:05Z")
I have a 87 Honda crx si that the blower works in setting 1-2 but in setting 3-4 it kills the car I check the altenator witch was bad and replaced it witch should of fixed the problem previouse owner said he had replace … --- ## [UPDATE - The modern equivalent of the CRX-Si](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-the-modern-equivalent-of-the-crx-si/74294)
**Author:** [@LFFG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LFFG)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-the-modern-equivalent-of-the-crx-si/74294 "2012-10-27T01:47:31Z")
A while ago I started this (now closed) thread http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2279146/is-there-a-modern-equivalent-for-the-crx-si/p1 which documented my quest to find a modern equivalent of my 1990 CRX Si. Ther… --- ## [Unavailable part for 1985 Honda CRX Si](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unavailable-part-for-1985-honda-crx-si/73527)
**Author:** [@bobbieo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbieo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unavailable-part-for-1985-honda-crx-si/73527 "2012-07-15T01:06:25Z")
I LOVE my 1985 Honda CRX Si. I have just about 260,000 miles on the original engine. I used to get about 42 mpg but it is now down to 35, which still isn't too shabby. It again passed the smog test (California) and I ren… --- ## [Honda CRX problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crx-problem/69438)
**Author:** [@kwolf72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kwolf72)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crx-problem/69438 "2011-11-12T19:29:59Z")
I've got a 91 CRX that runs great for about 30 min and then the tach needle starts bouncing all over the place (even thought the engine is running just fine). As the needle gets closer to the "red" and the bouncing more… --- ## [Trying To Enjoy My CRX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-enjoy-my-crx/61355)
**Author:** [@justjasonentertainme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justjasonentertainme)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2011, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-enjoy-my-crx/61355 "2011-02-16T20:57:45Z")
Well here it goes; I own a 1990 Honda CRX with what I believe is a 1.5 and 5 spd. Vehicle runs and runs great until the auto choke turns off then it starts spitting and sputtering down the road. Feather gas and sometim… --- ## [Internet parts -- local labor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internet-parts-local-labor/60883)
**Author:** [@billswaniii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billswaniii)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internet-parts-local-labor/60883 "2011-02-05T14:30:19Z")
What is the perspective on mechanics who refuse to install parts I provide, say from the internet or used? Not an issue of a guarantee, which would be unfair. But an issue of them wanting to make profits beyond labor o… --- ## [Starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issue/59957)
**Author:** [@BigEarl737](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigEarl737)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issue/59957 "2011-01-17T18:21:00Z")
Hello everyone, I have a 1991 Honda CRX. This car will be sitting in the cold for twelve hours, and start right-up the first time. However, after a short car ride and stop, it will not restart unless it sits f… --- ## [Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start/38739)
**Author:** [@yd8663](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yd8663)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start/38739 "2010-10-25T18:50:17Z")
I have a 1991 honda crx,recently just bought the car. one day i went to turn it on then notice that it was the battery. bought a new battery problem fix. but a few weeks later i went to turn it on again it would'nt start… --- ## [Honda crx fuel gauge problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crx-fuel-gauge-problem/55294)
**Author:** [@superalcyon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/superalcyon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crx-fuel-gauge-problem/55294 "2010-09-18T22:13:59Z")
The fuel gauge needle does no go to full position when tank is full and then reads a lot closer to empty then the actual fuel level. It indicates about a quarter or less when it is closer to half. Is the problem in the … --- ## [1991 Honda CRX CEL is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-crx-cel-is-on/54611)
**Author:** [@superalcyon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/superalcyon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-crx-cel-is-on/54611 "2010-09-07T15:56:48Z")
I have a 1991 Honda CRX. The cel come on when the engine gets warm after about 5-10 minutes of driving. Also after stopping and then restarting the car with a a warm engine it hesitates and stutters as you get going. … --- ## [Value on a 1988 Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/value-on-a-1988-honda/54660)
**Author:** [@hondas2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hondas2000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/value-on-a-1988-honda/54660 "2010-09-05T04:21:36Z")
Hi There is a 1988 Honda CRX Si in okay condition for $2500 but I think its worth about $1200 and I can't seem to find the value online. What do yall think its worth? --- ## [Honda Civic problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-problem/53527)
**Author:** [@Coreyjames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coreyjames)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-problem/53527 "2010-08-14T21:23:09Z")
Havent quite figured this out yet. bought a civic dx hatcback from milwaukee a few weeks ago its a 1989 im the third owner it had 85 thousand miles on it with a recent trans flush and fill and i believe the fuel injector… --- ## [87 CRX Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-crx-overheating/45551)
**Author:** [@turbolover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turbolover)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-crx-overheating/45551 "2010-03-05T01:08:29Z")
Yesterday my 87 Honda Civic CRX started overheating, and ended up redlining before I could make it to a safe spot. The coolant tank has been needed to be refilled occasionally since I bought the car almost a year ago. To… --- ## [1987 Civic CRX slow to warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-civic-crx-slow-to-warm-up/37899)
**Author:** [@FrankAZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankAZ)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-civic-crx-slow-to-warm-up/37899 "2009-10-15T15:21:04Z")
My 1987 (carbureted/automatic) CRX idles at about 1600-2000 rpm at startup and throttles down to about 800 rpm after it's warmed up. The problem is that it takes anywhere from 2 minutes to 5 minutes, depending on the out… --- ## [Mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirrors/35567)
**Author:** [@condos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/condos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2009, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirrors/35567 "2009-08-25T12:06:10Z")
I would like to know what you think about these crazy mirrors on the pass. side, that make other cars look like they are quite far back, when they really are quite close .Can anyone explain why they are made that way. I … --- ## [Frozen calipers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-calipers/29900)
**Author:** [@CBallcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CBallcar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-calipers/29900 "2009-05-02T23:43:50Z")
I have a 91 CRX Si w/ 130k miles. I noticed I wasn't coasting on grades at stoplights, and I felt heat coming from frnt left wheel, so I thought I had a bad caliper. But sometimes it wouldn't get hot. Then the other day … --- ## [Honda CRX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crx/19384)
**Author:** [@dnBruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dnBruce)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crx/19384 "2008-09-10T20:57:22Z")
I have had good luck with Honda Civics. Thinking of getting Honda CRX- any advice? --- ## [Honda CRX Motor Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crx-motor-change/6710)
**Author:** [@sfemme24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sfemme24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2007, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crx-motor-change/6710 "2007-11-02T02:24:17Z")
what motors will fit the 88 crx? --- ## [Honk if you're turning left!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honk-if-youre-turning-left/3119)
**Author:** [@sorelittlesong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sorelittlesong)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2007, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honk-if-youre-turning-left/3119 "2007-08-15T02:35:17Z")
I have a 1991 CRX Si. 242,000 miles on it, and she runs like a dream. Just recently, it has had but one issue. ALMOST EVERY TIME I TURN LEFT, AT ABOUT 1/4 TURN OF THE WHEEL, THE HORN HONKS! It seems like somehting I …