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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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Default Do you own a 1986 Honda?

If so, I really need some information from you.

Model/Trim level
Market (JDM, CDM, USDM, UKDM, EuDM, AuDM, SADM, etc)
First 10 characters of VIN
Engine code
Transmission code (if MT)


This is for my EXTENSIVE research charts. Unfortunately, I have accurate data from 1973-1985, then 1987-2010. I just have a gap with 1986.

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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Um what is this about? Asking for vin numbers sounds a little funny.
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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i have an 86.. but that's some personal info!!
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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The first 10 characters of the VIN contain nothing specific to YOUR car. It just tells where it was made, what kind it is, what kind of transmission it has, how many doors, etc. The last 6 characters of the VIN contain the only data specific to your car, the serial number.

If you'd like more information about the purpose of this, just search for the threads I've created. If you still think it sounds fishy, that's just leftover odor from your rendevous last night.

Here, read this. It might help you:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-prelude-4/decoding-vin-all-models-1983-a-2616666/

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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eh. i'll get you mine tonight when i get home from work. no biggie.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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i got one, hb, called here SB3 (CIVIC WONDER)
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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I own a couple..

Both are 1986 Honda Civic Si Info is the same for both
Market: USDM
VIN: JHMAH5339G
Engine: EW4
Tranny: GW

E-AT_me's info should be the same. Unless he decides to use the engine/tranny codes for what is currently in his car.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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Thank you very much, Control.

Anyone else? Maybe someone with a different car?
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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EA-T's info should be the same. Unless he decides to use the engine/tranny codes for what is currently in his car.
Only difference is CRX is jhmAF5 AF5 = CRX chassis code, AH5 = hatchy chassis code, my trans says either GM1 or GW1
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Only difference is CRX is jhmAF5 AF5 = CRX chassis code, AH5 = hatchy chassis code, my trans says either GM1 or GW1
No, AF = CRX 1.6 Chassis Code. The 5 merely represents the kind of transmission. You didn't read my link.

Your transmission is the GW.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Hmm I have the 1.5 EW engine & my VIN is AF no doubt
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Sorry, my manual had it listed backwards. AS = 1.6, AF = 1.5, AE = 1.3

You have the EW3, correct?
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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Yeah '85, '86 is EW3 & '87 is EW4 but are identical engines (talking USDM Si's)
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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To give you an even better idea of what I'm doing, here's what I've been working on for about the last month or so.







I have another 75 pages that I'll be posting up. I'm almost done but I saved Civics for last. That damn car spans 3 ****ing letters in the alphabet, something like 150 different chassis codes, with 8 different trim levels per code.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 1grex
Yeah '85, '86 is EW3 & '87 is EW4 but are identical engines (talking Sis)
According to Helms, EW4 = cat, EW3 = no cat.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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WOW that is extensive; catalytic converter? ^
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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That list is nothing, you should see the other 75 pages. Anyway, Helm's simply says "catalyst", which typically means catalytic converter, but who knows.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 1grex
Yeah '85, '86 is EW3 & '87 is EW4 but are identical engines (talking USDM Si's)
Nope. EW3 is the 85 CRX Si, EW4 is is 86 CRX/Civic Si, in 87 both the Civic and CRX Si models got the D15A3 (same as the EW4, just re-badged for updated ID system).

Most of that info is already covered on "red pepper racing" (remove the spaces and add ".com")

But all of those AH, AF, AK, AG and so on chassis codes for the Civic/CRXs ended in 1986. In 1987 they got the EC1, EC2, EC6, EY1 and such. The cars didn't change between 1986-1987, just how they were identified.

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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Thanks again, Control.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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I just went out to the parking lot to look (I'm at work LOL)
JHMAF5331G, EW4, has a cat
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ControlNode
in 87 both the Civic and CRX Si models got the D15A3 (same as the EW4, just re-badged for updated ID system).
Damn I knew that, its been a long day, I quit, sorry for the bs I'm takin' it to the house
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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But all of those AH, AF, AK, AG and so on chassis codes for the Civic/CRXs ended in 1986. In 1987 they got the EC1, EC2, EC6, EY1 and such. The cars didn't change between 1986-1987, just how they were identified.
That must be US only.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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May have been.

My USDM FSMs are:
  1. 1983 Honda Civic
  2. 1986 Honda CRX
  3. 1986 Honda Civic
  4. 1987 Honda Civic
  5. 1987 Acura Integra
  6. 97-00 Honda CR-V
  7. 98-99 Honda Accord

My USDM ETMs are:
  1. 86-87 Honda CRX
  2. 97-99 Honda CR-V
  3. 98-99 Honda Accord

I also have an 84 Civic/CR-X CDM/EDM FSM. It shows similar to data to the 1986 USDM FSM, but with 2 new engine codes (ZA1 and ZA2) for a 1200cc.

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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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FSM? F-something Service Manual. What's the F?

By the way, I want those.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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FSM: Factory Service Manuals
ETM: Electrical Troubleshooting Manuals
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