The service and repair manual for the 1988 BMW 325 — the 2.7L I6 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.7L I6 — 164 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 9 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 325 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- General Information 1,420
- Accessories & Equipment 61
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 55
- Brakes 66
- Maintenance 87
- Drivelines & Axles 97
- Restraints 10
- Electrical 129
- Steering 33
- Engine Mechanical 167
- Suspension 101
- Engine Performance 636
- Transmission 157
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 325
- Vehicle Speed Control — cables · 88V031000This reduced clearance may inhibit the return of thethrottle to a fully closed idle position, when t.
Owners have filed 9 complaints and BMW has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1988 325. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 325 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 325?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.7L I6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 1988 325 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 325, covering vehicle speed control. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 1988 325 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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