The service and repair manual for the 1988 Mitsubishi Van — the 2.4L I4 engine, 3 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 | 2.4L I4 — 143 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 2 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Van manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- General Information 1,379
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 81
- Brakes 59
- Maintenance 61
- Drivelines & Axles 38
- Steering 57
- Electrical 87
- Suspension 27
- Engine Mechanical 98
- Transmission 122
- Engine Performance 317
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Van
- 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 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Van. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Van manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Van?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 across the Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door, LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door, Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 1988 Van problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Van, 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 1988 Van 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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