This 1988 Cadillac Eldorado factory service and repair manual is built around this specific model year and trim, giving you the exact specifications and repair sequences Cadillac documented for this car instead of generic figures pulled from another Eldorado generation.
Engines covered
- 4.5L V8 (273 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- Base
- Biarritz
Known issues on the 1988 Eldorado. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the fuel system: certain replacement fuel filters fitted to the car may not seal correctly at the connection, and an inadequate seal can allow a fuel leak that, in the presence of an ignition source, could start a fire. Owners have filed 10 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind the fuel system are here.
Whether you're inspecting the fuel line connections or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1988 Eldorado.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. I
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOB
FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL. I BRAKED HARD AND BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STILL RACING. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED A WHILE AND
FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL. I BRAKED HARD AND BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STILL RACING. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED A WHILE AND
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN FOR AN HOUR AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ROOF OF VEHCLE FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED CRASHES. DEALER WON'T LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Showing the 5 most serious of 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.
