1987 Honda Civic CRX Si (5-spd) HELP!! Please!!!

My girlfriend and I bought a *1987 CRX Si 5 speed *with *207,000 *miles.
We are in a pinch financially, and hoped that this car could last at
least 5 or 6 months. The engine seems strong enough particularly for
the year 1987 and mileage on the vehicle. However, the
"_*PGM-FI*_\"_Warning_Light_ came on and stayed on about halfway home
from the guys house where we bought it. The trip was only about 21
miles so - it wasn't really being over-worked 60-65 miles an hour - or
so I thought.

I understand from the Owner's Manual that this warning light has to do
with the Fuel Injector. However, all it states is to not drive the car
at high speeds and bring it to a Honda Dealer as soon as possible.

*Can anyone tell me if I need to simple have the Fuel Injector
replaced? Or?? Is this an affordable thing? What might I expect to
pay?? I live in the Los Angeles area. If I can get this car running
for 200-300 I might be able to do it. If it's 500-600 or more .... I'm
screwed.

Can anyone give us some helpful advice regarding this?? please..

Signed,

Broke and disgusted in Los Angeles.
*

 

www.autozone.com has a free online manual for the 1987
Civic. Follow the pointers to the repair guides, and go to
the section on "Emissions Controls." The problem is not
necessarily the fuel injector but instead any one of many
possible emissions controls parts. In the online manual,
look for info on the self-diagnosis indicators. It is there.
It should direct you to the car's computer, also known as
the ECU, under the passenger seat. The ECU has an LED light
display. The way the lights are on tells you what system is
having a problem. The problem can be very minor, like a
loose electrical connection. Or it can be more serious. If
the car sounds okay right now, it's probably not serious.
Still, as soon as possible find out what "code" has been set
according to the LED lights on the ECU. Let the group know.
Then further troubleshooting can proceed.

If you have trouble getting to the right section of the
online manual, post back, and I'll put up a link.

It is quite possible all your car needs is a good tuneup,
costing maybe $100 or so for parts and if you do the work
yourself.