The service and repair manual for the 1988 Honda Prelude — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 3 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, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 119 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | 2.0 Si 4WS Coupe 2-Door · 2.0 Si Coupe 2-Door · 2.0 S Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 40 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Prelude manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 30
- General Information 1,367
- Accessories & Equipment 97
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 71
- Body & Frame 24
- Maintenance 27
- Brakes 41
- Restraints 37
- Steering 86
- Electrical 105
- Suspension 57
- Engine Mechanical 173
- Transmission 44
- Engine Performance 723
- All Models 37
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Prelude
- Equipment — other › owners/service/other manual · 87V171000Vehicles manual information does not comply with fmvss210.
- Steering — hydraulic power assist › hose, piping, and connections · 88V059000If the fluid contacts the hot exhaust manifold, it maycause smoke and possibly an underhood fire.
- Vehicle Speed Control · 87V122000Residue may cause throttle valve return-to-idle speed tobe slower than normal when accelerator pedal.
Owners have filed 40 complaints and Honda has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Prelude. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Prelude manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Prelude?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the 2.0 Si 4WS Coupe 2-Door, 2.0 Si Coupe 2-Door, 2.0 S Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 1988 Prelude problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 Prelude, covering equipment, steering, vehicle speed control. 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 Prelude 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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