1986 Volkswagen Quantum Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1986 Volkswagen Quantum covers a car offered with one engine, the 2.2L inline-five, a naturally aspirated gasoline unit with a single overhead camshaft. Body styles are the 4-door sedan and 5-door wagon. Three trims appear, Base, GL and Syncro. Specifications and torque values for the five-cylinder engine sit alongside fuel system, ignition and cooling procedures, with transmission, drivetrain, brake, suspension and steering procedures as well.

Engines covered

• 2.2L inline-five — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan
• 5-door wagon

Trims covered

• Base
• GL
• Syncro

Known issues on the 1986 Quantum. The federal record shows 1 recall for the 1986 Quantum. Certain 1986 Quantum vehicles with the inline-five engine and an automatic transmission were recalled because excessive wear in the idle stabilizer could cause the idle to rise and fall and hurt driveability, and the stabilizer was replaced. The manual addresses the idle stabilizer with diagnostics and specifications, and gives engine, fuel system and transmission procedures and torque values for the five-cylinder car.