The service and repair manual for the 1988 Dodge D100 — 5.9L V8 and 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 engines, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.9L V8 — OHV 3.9L V6 — 238 cu in, OHV 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 3 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 D100 manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 56
- Engine Performance 655
- Accessories & Equipment 129
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 20
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 111
- Brakes 73
- Maintenance 84
- Drivelines & Axles 73
- Steering 138
- Electrical 154
- Suspension 58
- Engine Mechanical 134
- Transmission 307
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 D100
- Power Train — automatic transmission › gear position indication (prndl) · 87V194000This condition could allow the vehicle to roll with thegear shift lever in park position.
Owners have filed 3 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 D100. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 D100 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 D100?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 5.9L V8 and 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 across the Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1988 D100 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 D100, covering power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1988 D100 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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