I've got a 1990 crx (auto) and it has been sitting for 6 years (1995-present).I can't remember what caused it to die but I'm thinking it was possibly the altenator.I am recently hoping to get it on the road again and fixed(suped) up.My question is can this be done or is it a total waste?I've heard different stories...some say it's probably all corroded up and can't be saved but I find that a little hard to believe...I hope you can tell me it's okay!! My first sports car was a first gen 88.I saw a pic of it on the home page (blue w/ silver bottom,red striping)!!!!! God I loved that little car.It tore me apart to trade it in,even if it was for the 2nd gen. crx!!!! Thanks for all the info you can give me and thanks for the memories!!!
Linda (CRX ROCKS!!!!)
Linda -
Whether it's a "waste" or not, that's up for you to decide. I personally say it's worth to spend some money to see what it will take to get it running again. The fact that it's an automatic is perhaps why many have said it's not worth it. If you're hoping to do some performance upgrades to the engine, you're not going to find a lot if any. If you're just wanting to get it road worthy and use as a daily driver, then I say go for it (assuming it's within your budget).
If it's an alternator, you should still be able to start the engine up with a strong battery. You may have to disconnect the alternator from the battery in order to do so (if the alternator is shorting out internally or/and externally, it could cause the other electricals needed not to work). If it turns out to be the alternator, they're not that expensive. I got mine from the local Kragen Auto Parts store for under $50 (USD) and I installed it myself (took about 45 minutes to remove the old one and stick the new one in).
The other alternative, and I believe it may be the best, is to have it towed to a shoppe that knows how to work on CRX's and have them give you an estimate. Then decide if it's worth it or not.
Personally, I wouldn't mind a nice clean 1990 CRX automatic. :^) I would lower it an inch or so and stick some 16 inch rims on it to give it a nice stance. In other words, I would make it a cool-cruiser. B^) Having a manual transmission is fun but there are times where I wished I had an automatic (like when I'm stuck in Los Angeles traffic for 3 hours! Ugh!).
Sorry I couldn't have been more of an assistance. Please keep me updated as to what you decide or it you have any other further questions.
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