The service and repair manual for the 1988 Pontiac LeMans — the 1.6L I4 engine, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Value Leader Hatchback 2-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Aerocoupe Hatchback 2-Door · Aerocoupe YL Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 24 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 LeMans manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 63
- Engine Performance 461
- Accessories & Equipment 93
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 32
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 111
- Brakes 25
- Maintenance 42
- Drivelines & Axles 14
- Steering 55
- Electrical 120
- Suspension 40
- Engine Mechanical 156
- Transmission 167
- Le Mans 13
- Spectrum 22
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 LeMans
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 93V154000The buckle malfunction would prevent the use of thesafety belt system, placing the front seat occupa.
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 88V163000In event of a sudden stop or collision, seat belt couldrelease, increasing the risk of injury to occ.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap · 88V094000In the event of a collision impact, fuel spillage inexcess of amount allowed by fmvss 301 could resu.
Owners have filed 24 complaints and Pontiac has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 LeMans. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 LeMans manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 LeMans?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Value Leader Hatchback 2-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, Aerocoupe Hatchback 2-Door, Aerocoupe YL Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1988 LeMans problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 LeMans, 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 Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 1988 LeMans 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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