The service and repair manual for the 1988 Plymouth Horizon — the 2.2L I4 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Plymouth published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | America Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 3 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Horizon manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 61
- Engine Performance 642
- Accessories & Equipment 119
- General Information 1,391
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 96
- Brakes 89
- Maintenance 78
- Drivelines & Axles 24
- Steering 87
- Electrical 236
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 142
- Transmission 114
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Horizon
- Suspension · 08E033000The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
- Equipment — other › labels · 89V091000Vehicles do not comply with fmvss 101, controls anddisplays.
Owners have filed 3 complaints and Plymouth has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Horizon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Horizon manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Horizon?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 across the America Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1988 Horizon problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 Horizon, covering suspension, equipment. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Plymouth dealers.
Does it include 1988 Horizon 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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