The service and repair manual for the 1988 Volvo 780 — the 2.8L V6 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volvo published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — 174 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 5 complaints · 8 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 780 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- General Information 1,399
- Accessories & Equipment 103
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 60
- Body & Frame 77
- Maintenance 93
- Brakes 99
- Restraints 48
- Steering 48
- Electrical 114
- Suspension 44
- Engine Mechanical 165
- Transmission 59
- Engine Performance 322
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 780
- Electrical System — wiring · 97V166000This chafing can lead to a low ohm short circuit.
Owners have filed 5 complaints and Volvo has issued 8 technical service bulletins for the 1988 780. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 780 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 780?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 across the Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for this year.
What 1988 780 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 780, covering electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volvo dealers.
Does it include 1988 780 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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