1988 Dodge Caravan Service and Repair Manual

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1988 Dodge Caravan service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • SE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door
  • LE Mini Passenger Van 3-Door
  • Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.5L 2507CC 153Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.0L 2972CC 181Cu. In. V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1988 Dodge Caravan Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #88V01000026/01/1988Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING TANK MANUFACTURE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WITH THE POTENTIAL FORA FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE FUEL TANKS AS NECESSARY.

NHTSA #88V10700001/07/1988Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL TANKS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED OF IMPROPER MATERIAL.

Consequence

FUEL COULD LEAK AT THE TANK SEAM WHICH, IN PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE SUSPECT FUEL TANKS.

TSB #51978

VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES - INTAKE VALVE DEPOSITS - DRIVEWAY DIE OUT, ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, SAGS OR HESITATION. *TW

19951031Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERCrash reported1 injured

AFTER BEING HIT FROM THE REAR THE DRIVER SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. TT

19950331Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATECrash reported1 injured

VAN ROLLED OVER, FRONT PASSENGER FLEW OUT OF REAR DOOR. TT

19950313Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATECrash reported1 injured

LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE WENT OFF HIGHWAY FLIP REAR HATCH GATE CAME OPEN PASSENGER FLIP OUT EA94-005 ACTIVE. TT

20010620Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERCrash reported

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

19951205Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCrash reported

WHILE IN PARK IDLING, VEHICLE JUMPED INTO GEAR ROLLING DOWN DRIVEWAY HITTING CEMENT TRUCK. PLEASE DESCCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Showing the 5 most serious of 135 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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