1988 Porsche 944 Service and Repair Manual
This 1988 Porsche 944 factory service and repair manual is matched to your car's exact year and trim, so the torque values, clearances, and diagnostic steps inside are the ones Porsche published for the 944 rather than a generic figure pulled from another model.
Trims
- S Coupe 2-Door
- Turbo S Coupe 2-Door
- Base Coupe 2-Door
- Turbo Coupe 2-Door
Known issues on the 1988 944. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the high-pressure fuel line hose between the fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator, which is prone to hardening and can leak fuel onto the hot exhaust system or another ignition source, risking an engine compartment fire. The second covers the front lower control arms: a manufacturing casting defect in the alloy A-arms can cause them to crack and break after mileage accumulation, leading to loss of control. Owners have filed 3 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind both systems are here.
Whether you're inspecting the fuel rail hose, checking a front A-arm for cracking, or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure for your specific 1988 944.
THE ALLOY A-ARMS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING CASTING DEFECT AND COULD CRACK AND BREAK AFTER MILEAGE ACCUMULATION.
A-ARM BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE SUSPECT A-ARMS.
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
Showing the 8 most recent of 73 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
88 PORSCHE 944 NA, ENGINE FIRE WITH OUT WARNING HAD CALL FIRE DEPT, WAS IN MOTION DOING ABOUT 45 MPH SAW SMOKE MADE TO GAS STATION ENGINE FIRE UNDER HOOD
88 PORSCHE 944 NA, ENGINE FIRE WITH OUT WARNING HAD CALL FIRE DEPT, WAS IN MOTION DOING ABOUT 45 MPH SAW SMOKE MADE TO GAS STATION ENGINE FIRE UNDER HOOD
88 PORSCHE 944 NA, ENGINE FIRE WITH OUT WARNING HAD CALL FIRE DEPT, WAS IN MOTION DOING ABOUT 45 MPH SAW SMOKE MADE TO GAS STATION ENGINE FIRE UNDER HOOD
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE OWNER WILL NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
THE BALL JOINT BROKE ALLOWING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO JUMP UP INTO THE WHEEL WELL.THE PORSCHE FACTORY TOLD ME TO HAVE A LOCAL DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ANSWER MY QUESTION ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THE
