The service and repair manual for the 1988 Honda Accord — the 2.0L I4 engine, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 119 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | DX Hatchback 2-Door · LXi Hatchback 2-Door · DX Sedan 4-Door · LXi Sedan 4-Door · LXi Coupe 2-Door · S Sedan 4-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 102 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Accord manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 30
- General Information 1,368
- Accessories & Equipment 97
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 94
- Maintenance 64
- Brakes 43
- Restraints 37
- Steering 68
- Electrical 109
- Suspension 57
- Engine Mechanical 167
- Transmission 63
- Engine Performance 715
- All Models 37
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Accord
- Equipment — other › owners/service/other manual · 87V171000Vehicles manual information does not comply with fmvss210.
Owners have filed 102 complaints and Honda has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Accord. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Accord manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Accord?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the DX Hatchback 2-Door, LXi Hatchback 2-Door, DX Sedan 4-Door, LXi Sedan 4-Door, LXi Coupe 2-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, DX Coupe 2-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, EXI Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 1988 Accord problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Accord, covering equipment. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 1988 Accord 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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