CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT BE MARKED WITH LETTERS RES TO IDENTIFY THE RESUME FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101.
Consequence
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 101.
Remedy
REPLACE PART OF CRUISE SWITCH PORTION.
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1988 Volkswagen Golf Service and Repair Manual
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1988 Volkswagen Golf 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
- GTI 16-Valve Hatchback 2-Door
- GT Hatchback 2-Door
- C Hatchback 4-Door
- CL Hatchback 2-Door
- CL Hatchback 4-Door
- GL Hatchback 4-Door
- GL Hatchback 2-Door
- C Hatchback 2-Door
- GT Hatchback 4-Door
- Base Hatchback 2-Door
Engines covered
- 1.8L 1781CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 1.8L 1781CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 1.6L 1588CC 97Cu. In. l4 DIESEL 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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1988 Volkswagen Golf Recalls & Complaints
AN ENGINE PREHEATING TUBE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED DUE TO A MISSING SUPPORT BRACKET, CAUSING THE PREHEATING TUBE TO CHAFE AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE HYDRAULIC L
Consequence
DIMINISHED BRAKING CAN RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PREHEATING TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER POSITIONING RELATIVE TO THE
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PAWL MAY NOT MEET HARDENING SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN VOLKSWAGENS DESIGN STANDARD.
Consequence
VEHICLES DO NOT MEET VOLKSWAGENS DESIGN STANDARD.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY.
CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE
Consequence
BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE WHEN HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE DASH, CAUSED THE DASH TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED.*AK
1. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL WHEN THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP AND I WAS FORCED TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW SO I COULD SEE HOW FAR I WAS TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. 2. 3. I HAD THE HEATER CORE BYPAS
THE HORN ASSEMBLY IS PLACED IN THE FRONT LEFT PORTION OF THE AUTOMOIBLE CLOSE TO THE ROAD SURFACE. WHEN WATER SPLASHES UP FROM THE FRONT LEFT TIRE, IT CAUSES ONE OR BOTH OF THE DUAL HORN SYSTEM TO FAI
VEHICLE IS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE FROM HEATER CORE, RESULTING IN A BAD ODOR WITHIN THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. ALSO, WINDOWS FOG UP. CONSUMER NOTED RECALL NUMBER 92V050000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS
Showing the 5 most serious of 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
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