1988 Honda Prelude Service and Repair Manual

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Covers all 1988 Prelude trims — 2.0 Si 4WS Coupe 2-Door, 2.0 Si Coupe 2-Door, 2.0 S Coupe 2-Door ·
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1988 Honda Prelude 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 diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • 2.0 Si 4WS Coupe 2-Door
  • 2.0 Si Coupe 2-Door
  • 2.0 S Coupe 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1958CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.0L 1958CC l4 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
NHTSA #87V17100029/10/1987Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.

Consequence

VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.

Remedy

UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.

NHTSA #88V05900006/04/1988Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

VIBRATION AND HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES COULD CAUSE POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE AT THE CONNECTOR CLAMP SEAL TO DEVELOP A FLUID LEAK.

Consequence

IF THE FLUID CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IT MAYCAUSE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL AN IMPROVED POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA #87V12200004/08/1987Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

A SMALL AMOUNT OF COOLANT SEEPAGE MAY OCCUR, AND EVENTUALLY RESIDUE MAY ACCUMULATE ON THE THROTTLE VALVE.

Consequence

RESIDUE MAY CAUSE THROTTLE VALVE RETURN-TO-IDLE SPEED TOBE SLOWER THAN NORMAL WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Remedy

REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY.

No service bulletins No technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Honda Prelude.
19951006Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported1 injured

UPON IMPACT RIGHT FRONT, PASSENGER SEAT BELT TIGHTENED RESULTING IN CHEST CONTUSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

19951106Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALCrash reported

THE ACCELERATOR PAD MAY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

20000308Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODFire reported

THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY WAS RECALLED IN 1988 YET THE ORIG. OWNER DID NOT RECIEVE RECALL NOTICE . NOW THIS FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE DEFECT, CONFIRMED BY MY MECHANIC AND COSTING ME APPROX. 1500.00 DOL

20000308Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMFire reported

THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY WAS RECALLED IN 1988 YET THE ORIG. OWNER DID NOT RECIEVE RECALL NOTICE . NOW THIS FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE DEFECT, CONFIRMED BY MY MECHANIC AND COSTING ME APPROX. 1500.00 DOL

19961217Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINEFire reported

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Showing the 5 most serious of 40 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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