The service and repair manual for the 1986 Mitsubishi Starion — the 2.6L I4 engine, 2 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | ESi-R Coupe 2-Door · LE Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 2 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Starion manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- General Information 1,379
- Accessories & Equipment 67
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 107
- Brakes 87
- Maintenance 56
- Drivelines & Axles 35
- Steering 73
- Electrical 135
- Suspension 42
- Engine Mechanical 103
- Transmission 84
- Engine Performance 381
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Starion
- 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 2 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Starion. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Starion manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Starion?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.6L I4 across the ESi-R Coupe 2-Door, LE Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 1986 Starion problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 Starion, 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 1986 Starion 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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