The service and repair manual for the 1988 Nissan 200SX — 3.0L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC 2.0L I4 — 120 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SE Hatchback 2-Door · XE Coupe 2-Door · XE Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 8 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 200SX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 437
- Accessories & Equipment 118
- General Information 1,356
- Body & Frame 14
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 88
- Brakes 48
- Maintenance 43
- Drivelines & Axles 24
- Steering 54
- Electrical 118
- Suspension 32
- Engine Mechanical 121
- Transmission 28
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 200SX
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103002The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system · 95I006000Fuel leaks in the engine could result in a fire.
Owners have filed 8 complaints and Nissan has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1988 200SX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 200SX manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 200SX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the SE Hatchback 2-Door, XE Coupe 2-Door, XE Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1988 200SX problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 200SX, covering seat belts, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 1988 200SX 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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