1988 Acura Integra Service and Repair Manual
The 1988 Acura Integra factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact year, so every specification and service sequence lines up with the car in your driveway — the 1.6L DOHC I4 and whichever of the five RS and LS hatchback trims you own.
Engines
- 1.6L I4 — 1590cc (97 cu in), DOHC, naturally aspirated, gas
Trims
- RS Hatchback 4-Door
- RS Hatchback 2-Door
- LS Hatchback 4-Door
- LS Special Edition Hatchback 2-Door
- LS Hatchback 2-Door
Known issues on the 1988 Integra. One recall is on federal record for this model year, against the front seat belt buckle assembly: the front safety belt buckle release buttons can break, and pieces can fall into the buckle assembly, so the safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. Owners have filed 12 complaints and Acura has issued 6 technical service bulletins for the year.
From a routine service interval to a restraint-system repair or a hard-to-trace wiring fault, it keeps you on the factory procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1988 Integra.
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE
This SKU is a bushing kit. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the retail package label for accuracy. If the label is incorrect, the customer may have difficulty locating the desired product. If the la
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI
IGNITER PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN. *TW
PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN: IGNITER. *TW
SPECIAL RETURN: IGNITERS. *TW
CLICKING NOISE WHILE CLICKING. *TW
FAILURE OF THE ABS BRAKE ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT
THE WINDSHEILD WIPER SWITCH SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH HEATER CORE BURSTED, CAUSING HOT WATER TO FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. DRIVER SUSTAINED 2ND DEGREE BURNS. ACURA HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKED UP RANDOMLY. *AK
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
AXLE FAILURE.
BRAKE FAILURE.
ENGINE FAILURE. *AW
VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *AK
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED DUE TO POOR DESIGN CONTACTS GET STUCK OR LODGED DUE TO NARROW HOUSING . *ET
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING, MADE A LOT OF NOISE AND DOES NOT GO IN REVERSE. TT
FUEL LINE LEAK, WHILE DRIVING. TT
