1990 Acura Legend Consumer Discussions

Acura Legend

• Re: Rust problems? [thicks23]

  Written by: nick111 on Jun 24, 2011 11:47:23 PM

  I have 1990 acura legend also that i recently bought. I enjoy the car so far because of the great amount of space and luxury it has but I would really like to up it a little bit in general performance. Just so that i can enjoy it a little more any ideas? also I have some problems with it squeaking when i turn but i'm hoping its not the struts ... Read More

Acura Legend Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 1990 acura legend transmission issues. [otto11]

  Written by: jayofalltrade on Oct 22, 2009 5:13:53 PM

  If I were you, I will seek the help of Transmission guys right away, The slip mean only one thing the pressure in those clutch pack is escaping or the o rings are gone/broken. The clutch held for a while when pressure is not that much until it rose and push the fluid out of the clutch when the slip occur. If you don't have the S3 flashing green light the ... Read More

Acura Legend

• 1990 Acura Legend "L" 4 Door Sedan Expansion Valve

  Written by: seth8 on Jul 17, 2009 2:56:35 PM

  I just purchased a 1990 Acura Legend.">It has 106,000 and is almost perfect inside and out. It had 2 owners, the second of which only held onto it for 5 months. The timing belt has never been changed, it idles a little rough and the AC Expansion Valve needs to be replaced. I discovered the Expansion Valve when I switched over to 134a from R-12. I first thought the compressor wasn't ... Read More

• Re: My new Acura... [sapper3273]

  Written by: whiteboylg on Apr 28, 2009 10:30:58 AM

  i just recently bought a 1990 acura legend to but mine came with a manual so im going to give u sum usuful tips for the raido to preset a station u like, all u do is tune into that staiton and hold one of the buttons labled 1-9 until u hear a beap and it should turn green once u set all the staitons. u know that button that says ... Read More

• 1988 to 1990 acura legend auto trans transplant

  Written by: lucidityhawk on Oct 5, 2008 12:59:29 AM

  can anyone one identify the 4 individual electric plugson a 1990 legend and tell me exactly what each componet does? (speed pulser?ect.).4shift soilinoids what does each one do exactly?can anyone one identify the 3 individual electric plugson a 1988 legend and tell me exactly what each componet does? (speed pulser?ect.).4shift soilinoids what does each one do exactly?

Acura Legend Maintenance and Repair

• 1990 acura legend transmission issues.

  Written by: otto11 on Mar 10, 2008 11:01:28 PM

  I have a 90 acura legend automatic transmission. The car runs great and has 140000 miles. The only thing that puzzles me is that when I am driving from 20mph to 30mph the transmission slips. It kicks right back in once it reaches 30 mph. I checked and the transmission fluid is full. Any ideas on what might be the issue?

Acura Legend

• 1990 Acura Lengend stalling.

  Written by: mshellmc on Oct 15, 2007 11:31:00 PM

  We have a 1990 Acura Legend with 125K on it. We are the original owners and it has been a great car. However, it has started stalling. Took some friends on a drive to Mt. St. Helens about 80 miles roundtrip. The car ran fine, but then when I had to slow down and stop for a pedestrian, the car just died. It started up fine, but when I pulled into ... Read More

Acura Legend Maintenance and Repair

• acura legend tranmsmission exchange

  Written by: porkchop62 on May 12, 2007 10:05:47 PM

  I have a 1990 legend 5 sped mt can I interchange with a 1988 5 sped mt? Are they the same basic transmission?

• 5 spd mt 1990 transmission problem

  Written by: porkchop62 on May 11, 2007 12:50:17 AM

  I have a 1990 Acura legend 5spd mt. It will Not shift into reverse gear. shifting into all other gears works fine. What could be wrong and how easy would it be to repair.?

Acura Legend

• My new Acura...

  Written by: sapper3273 on Jul 7, 2006 1:55:05 AM

  I just purchased an 1990 Acura Legend LS sedan for 3k. The vehicle is in excellent condition and runs strong. I am wondering after reading things here if someone can give me an idea what I should be looking at in order to keep up with preventative maintenance so that I do not have any unnecessary problems "down the road" so to speak. Also I dont have a manual for the ... Read More

• air conditioner fuse

  Written by: edance on Jan 30, 2006 6:34:24 PM

  I have a 1990 Acura Legend with 86000 miles. (just a puppy) Does anyone know if there is a fuse in the air conditioner clutch line and where it is?

• stuck in 3rd gear

  Written by: baum on Jul 27, 2005 7:14:38 PM

  Hi! I am new to this site and I am hoping I can get some advice. My 1990 Acura Legend is having some shifting problems. It has an automatic transmission. This happens totally randomly, usually when it is hot outside.... my car seems to be stuck in 3rd gear. When I accelerate from a stop, it lags, like I am starting in 2nd or 3rd gear. And when I am driving ... Read More

• Bought a 90 Acura Legend

  Written by: lavndr036 on Jul 16, 2005 9:30:33 PM

  I just bought a 1990 Acura Legend. I was wondering if anyone has done a full or partial synthetic oil change and if so where the results good? The car has high miles, 179,000 and want to put the best oil product in when I get it changed. Thanks

• Re: 1995 Acura Legend GS Vs. 1999 Acura 3.2 TL [happyharry]

  Written by: footie on Dec 17, 2004 3:44:29 PM

  Just as a price data point, we paid $3,000 in a private sale for a 1990 Acura Legend L Coupe / auto with 112K. Extremely well cared for with service records.   I can't imagine paying $15K for a 95, even with only 55K mi. Way, way too high. between 8 and 10 depending on maintenance history.

• Problems are associated with 90 Acura legened L?

  Written by: fxb3 on Jan 12, 2003 6:37:28 PM

  I found a 1990 Acura Legend L with 160000, they [christian thrift organization] offered to take $2,000 for it since it has been sitting for three monthes. The car seems solid bushing, cv's, engine. The starter was acting up so I have yet to start it and check engine,tranny and alignment. There seems to be some oil residue on headers between the engine and radiator though maybe valve cover. Anyone have ... Read More

• problems starting too

  Written by: txarchi on Feb 21, 2002 11:28:16 PM

  i have a 1990 acura legend L and have experienced starting problems as well as the anti-lock brake light going on while driving (interupting the radio and messing with lights). while waiting for the car to decide to start again a man approached me and said his car- same year and model did the same thing. i am getting really fed up with it- is this a common problem? help!

• 1990 Acura Legend Coupe

  Written by: jeffmust2 on Apr 9, 2002 10:08:47 PM

  Hoolick - Boy, I wish I had never given up my '90 Legend! Was offered a company car at the time and made the rational, economic choice then - just dumb in hindsight. Anyway, '90s go for $3-6k depending on the mileage and condition. One with only 30k miles would probably command more but it's still 12 years old and a lot of folks are turned off by vehicles that old. ... Read More

• it's time to let it go

  Written by: hoolick on Apr 2, 2002 8:31:51 AM

  my wife's 1990 legend l coupe has 29,545 miles and were putting it up for sale next week and i'm trying to decide on an asking price.it's white and it still smells new,the only added options was real wood that still looks great and we had our acura dealer lower it,it really looks great but we need 4 doors and we've just about decided on the 03 tls. any price ideas ... Read More

• 1987 LEGEND GAS SMELL

  Written by: therhino on Feb 10, 2001 10:35:09 PM

  Hi all. I have two Acura Legends; a 1987 and a 1990. I love them both. The '87 has 230,000 miles and only major problem was not replacing the timing belt in-time and had to have top-half of engine rebuilt. That was about 30k miles ago. Problem is a gas smell, mechanics can't seem to figure it out. The Acura dealership after a thorough check suggested $2,400 worth of parts and ... Read More

• 1990 Legend LS

  Written by: ebbie on Feb 6, 2001 9:04:17 PM

  Just purchased my first Acura Legend LS today....a 1990 LS with 117k miles on it, garage kept, immaculate inside and out, all service records and maintenance done a dealer recommended intervals, including timing belt and water pump at 90k miles. Paid the grand total price of $4,800 from Crown Acura in Richmond, Va. Every oil change done at 3k mile intervals, everything is original and working, car has only had 2 ... Read More

• To #61, about Legend/car of dreams

  Written by: tiltil88 on Nov 5, 2000 4:14:40 AM

  I just bought a 1991 Acura Legend with 109,000 miles. Not my first choice, but I know the owner and knew I could trust him when he told me the car's history. It runs fairly well, and my mechanic said I could expect to keep it until it has 150,000 or more miles; however, it's not free of certain minor problems (one engine light malfunctions; control button for one window is ... Read More

• 1990 Legend

  Written by: hawks4 on Aug 13, 2000 6:56:10 PM

  I too have a 1990 Legend - 4Dr L series with 134,000 miles on it. I've thought seiously of trading it in on a new Acura TL but the service shop that does the routine maintenance on my Legend advises against trading it. With no ax to grind and a very objective analysis of my car, they say that the $4k I would get on a trade-in does not do justice ... Read More

• 1990 Legend

  Written by: sbgat23 on Jul 31, 2000 5:27:50 PM

  I too own a 1990 Legend. It is a great car. I just had the suspension repleaced -- Struts etc. -- I had it done at the dealer and am pleased with the results. My experience with Midas et als is that on struts and brake work they are a little too sloppy and too generic for me and my car. Just my opinion as they say. By the way as ... Read More

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  Written by: merc1 on Jul 10, 2000 5:53:15 AM

  I have to admit that I like the older Legends too. Especially the 1989 and 1990 model. They looked better than the 1986-1988 models. The 2nd generation car was no looker, but I'm come to like it too, I once almost bought a 1994 as a 2nd car. They make a great used car now from about 15K, especially the LS models. I kind of wish Acura would drop this silly ... Read More