The service and repair manual for the 1989 Mitsubishi Mighty Max — 2.0L I4 and 2.6L I4 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SPX Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SPX Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · 1 Ton Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 2 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Mighty Max manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 61
- General Information 1,403
- Accessories & Equipment 39
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 133
- Brakes 71
- Maintenance 76
- Drivelines & Axles 55
- Steering 101
- Electrical 110
- Suspension 51
- Engine Mechanical 113
- Transmission 69
- Engine Performance 416
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Mighty Max
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103004The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Mighty Max. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Mighty Max manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Mighty Max?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.6L I4 across the Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SPX Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SPX Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, 1 Ton Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 1989 Mighty Max problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1989 Mighty Max, covering seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.
Does it include 1989 Mighty Max wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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