The service and repair manual for the 1988 Audi 80 — the 2.0L I4 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Other 1988 80 variants | 80 Quattro → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 4 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 80 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- General Information 1,391
- Accessories & Equipment 27
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 48
- Brakes 149
- Maintenance 92
- Steering 55
- Electrical 117
- Suspension 36
- Engine Mechanical 193
- Transmission 66
- Engine Performance 255
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 29
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 80
- Power Train — axle assembly · 93V006000In the event of failure, the vehicle's drive wheels couldlose power. in extreme circumstances, the f.
Owners have filed 4 complaints and Audi has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 80. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 80 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 80?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 1988 80 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 80, covering power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.
Does it include 1988 80 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 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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