The 1988 Toyota Celica was sold with a single displacement — the 2.0L four built under the codes 3S-GELC and 3S-FE — but that one engine sat behind twelve distinct trim, body and transmission combinations, from a standard-shift ST to the All-Trac. This service and repair manual works to Toyota’s own figures for that year, so a GT convertible, a GT-S hatchback and an All-Trac are not treated as one interchangeable car.
Engines
- 2.0L 1998CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- All-Trac
- GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic
- GT, 2D Convertible, Standard
- GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic
- GT, 2D Coupe, Standard
- GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic
- GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard
- GT-S, 2D Coupe, Automatic
- GT-S, 2D Coupe, Standard
- GT-S, 2D Hatchback
- ST, Automatic
- ST, Standard
Known issues on the 1988 Celica. One recall stands on the federal record for this model year, and it is an equipment recall rather than a vehicle-wide one. Ride Control recalled certain front strut mounts branded as Gabriel Ride Control or ArvinMeritor, part numbers 142435, 142193, 142305 and 142303, sold as replacement equipment. The component is the suspension, and the consequence on record is that the absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position. Owners filed 10 complaints against the 1988 Celica, and Toyota issued 7 technical service bulletins.
Whether the job is a front strut and mount inspection on an ST, a clutch or automatic transmission question on a GT coupe, or routine service on a GT-S hatchback, the numbers you work to are Toyota’s own for the 1988 Celica rather than a figure averaged across the model run.
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS R
THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITION
RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAR
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
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Replacement vin plates.
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The af
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed ver
Showing the 8 most recent of 19 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
RING GEAR BEHIND THE STARTER TEETH STARTED SLIPPING, WHICH MADE LOUD NOISES, DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, MECHANIC D
BRAKES FAILED.
MUFFLER FAILED.
FRONT END REPAIRED.
ENGINE PROBLEM AFTER WARM UP SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GRINDING LIKE THE GEARS ARE NOT MESHING CORRECTLY. SO TRY AND SKI
Showing the 5 most serious of 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
