The service and repair manual for the 1986 Jeep Comanche — 2.1L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.8L V6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Jeep published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.1L I4 — SOHC 2.5L I4 — OHV 2.8L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Custom Standard Cab Pickup · X Standard Cab Pickup · XLS Standard Cab Pickup |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 7 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Comanche manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 55
- Engine Performance 1,036
- Accessories & Equipment 120
- General Information 1,357
- Body & Frame 23
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 100
- Brakes 79
- Maintenance 45
- Drivelines & Axles 103
- Steering 133
- Electrical 157
- Suspension 45
- Engine Mechanical 178
- Transmission 224
- Cherokee & Wagoneer 25
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Comanche
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 85V139000Jeeps may have an improperly connected fuel line fitting which could become disconnected and cause gasoline to be spilled.
- Equipment — other › labels · 86V031000Gross weight ratings and tire pressures information on the certification label are incorrect, these do not comply to federal regulation part 567.
- Parking Brake · 86V147000Park brake assembly pawl may be improperly hardened. consequence of defect: pawl could yield under load resulting.
- Steering — linkages · 86V159000Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long.
- Vehicle Speed Control — cables · 86V146000Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist › hydraulic · 88V106000This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance.
Owners have filed 7 complaints and Jeep has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Comanche. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Comanche manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Comanche?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.1L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.8L V6 across the Custom Standard Cab Pickup, X Standard Cab Pickup, XLS Standard Cab Pickup trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 1986 Comanche problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Comanche, covering fuel system, gasoline, equipment, parking brake. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Jeep dealers.
Does it include 1986 Comanche 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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