The service and repair manual for the 1998 Acura CL — 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.3L I4 — 138 cu in, SOHC 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Premium Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 69 complaints · 50 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 CL
- Electrical System — ignition › switch · 03V423000If the vehicle operator does not shift to "park" before removing the key and fails to engage the par.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V026000In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fr.
Owners have filed 69 complaints and Acura has issued 50 technical service bulletins for the 1998 CL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 CL manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 CL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6 across the Premium Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 1998 CL problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 CL, covering electrical system, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.
Does it include 1998 CL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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