The service and repair manual for the 1986 Cadillac Cimarron — 2.8L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Cadillac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — OHV 2.0L I4 — OHV |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · d'Oro Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 6 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Cimarron manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- Engine Performance 1,349
- Accessories & Equipment 272
- General Information 1,528
- Body & Frame 89
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 142
- Brakes 73
- Maintenance 42
- Drivelines & Axles 15
- Steering 112
- Electrical 160
- Suspension 54
- Engine Mechanical 230
- Transmission 190
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Cimarron
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › switch · 86V056000The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › switch · 86V131000The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.
Owners have filed 6 complaints and Cadillac has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Cimarron. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Cimarron manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Cimarron?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, d'Oro Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Cadillac published for this year.
What 1986 Cimarron problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Cimarron, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Cadillac dealers.
Does it include 1986 Cimarron wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 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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