The service and repair manual for the 1988 Mitsubishi Precis — the 1.5L I4 engine, 4 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I4 — 90 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | RS Hatchback 2-Door · LS Hatchback 4-Door · LS Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 3 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Precis manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- General Information 1,379
- Accessories & Equipment 20
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 73
- Brakes 36
- Maintenance 78
- Steering 57
- Electrical 102
- Suspension 19
- Engine Mechanical 117
- Transmission 113
- Engine Performance 275
- Front Hub Nut 167
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Precis
- Engine And Engine Cooling — exhaust system · 91V225000The melting plastic air filter case may lead to a firein the engine compartment.
- Visibility — defroster/defogger/hvac system › heater core · 95V059000This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.
- Visibility — defroster/defogger/hvac system › heater core · 94V103001This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.
Owners have filed 3 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Precis. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Precis manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Precis?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 1.5L I4 across the RS Hatchback 2-Door, LS Hatchback 4-Door, LS Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 1988 Precis problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 Precis, covering engine and engine cooling, visibility. 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 1988 Precis 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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