OK, I was trying to get a manual from helminc.
All they seem to have is a 96-97 reprint of the original, for 50 bux, notice the disclaim er

This manual is a digital reprint of the original publication. It is possible that this item will be in loose-leaf format, if so, a binder will be included. Any wiring diagrams in the original shop/service manual are NOT reproduceable and are no longer available.


So whats up with that? No wiring information/diagrams and its still 50 bux? Am I missing something? They also have a 97 integra supplement for 35 dollars. So what should I do?

 

Buy the 1996-1997 service manual without the '97 supplement. Even if it's in reproduced format, it has everything you'll ever need.

 

what if i need wiring diagrams?

 

Are you planning to rewire your car? You certainly won't need them to do virtually any routine maintenance tasks.

If this is a concern, shop for a used one in the marketplace forums here, or on ebay.

 

So wait, the diagrams included in the electrical chapter of my 94 Helms are no longer available? Or is it just on the 96-97 manual?

I have not rewired my car, but I have certainly used those diagrams to find wire colors, locations, etc. They're certainly useful for anyone who ever does any sort of electrical work on the car whatsoever, no matter how big or small the job.

 

I've been glad to have those diagrams, too. Also, some systems (like the starter, I believe) are in the electrical and may be absent without the supplements. I'm glad I got an original while I still could! Makes me think I should pick up a manual for my 99 CR-V before they go out of print.

 

I don't know for sure, but I think the only diagrams they omit are ones on fold-out pages. They include all the other ones.

 

I don't reacll any foldout pages in my '96 manual.

 

I might have to contact them and find out.

 

I had a dedicated electrical manual for my old Camry with fold-out pages. The paper was fairly thick, though, compared to the phonebook-thin pages in my Helms manual. I don't think they would have made fold-out pages on paper that thin.

 

I bet that warning message about diagrams not included is a generic warning used for any reproduced manual (IOW not specific to the '96 Integra manual), and I bet all pages are included.

I don't recall any diagrams being enclosed with the manual except the ones that are bound as part of it and presumably included in a reproduced version.