This comprehensive service repair manual covers every detail of the Honda Prelude, encompassing models from 1988 to 1991. Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this manual provides the essential information you need to repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish, or restore your Prelude. It includes detailed instructions and illustrations, wiring diagrams, and specifications for all engine types and models.

Dive into the intricacies of your car's systems with detailed sections dedicated to engine overhaul and rebuilding, brakes, sunroof, timing belt replacement, trouble codes, wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, diagnostics, computer diagnostic trouble trees, engine performance, front-end alignment procedures and specifications, suspension, transmission removal and installation, air conditioning service and capacities, in-car transmission servicing, computer diagnostic codes, firing orders, detailed specifications for all covered models, factory maintenance schedules and charts, serpentine belt routings with diagrams, timing belt service procedures, brake servicing procedures, driving concerns, complete torque specifications, U-joint and CV-joint service procedures, repair procedures, and complete wiring diagrams.

This manual is thoughtfully designed for ease of use, with hundreds of illustrations and vacuum diagrams to guide you through each step. It is fully searchable and bookmarked, making finding the information you need quick and effortless.

The Honda Prelude, a sporty two-door coupe, underwent a significant transformation for the 1988 model year, ushering in its third generation. This generation, produced from 1988 to 1991, marked a departure from the previous boxy design, embracing a more aerodynamic and sleek aesthetic. The Prelude's distinctive sloping hood, raked windshield, and fastback roofline, coupled with its lightweight aluminum hood, doors, and trunk lid, contributed to its impressive drag coefficient of 0.32. The car's low-slung stance and the signature pop-up headlights, designed to enhance aerodynamics and visibility, solidified its reputation as a stylish and performance-oriented coupe.

Beneath the sleek exterior, the 1988-1991 Prelude offered a range of powertrains to suit diverse driver preferences. The base model featured a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine generating 108 horsepower, providing a balance of fuel efficiency and everyday usability. However, the real excitement lay in the Si model, equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 135 horsepower, delivering a thrilling driving experience. Both engines were coupled with a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic, allowing drivers to choose their preferred driving style. While the Prelude was known for its handling prowess, the addition of the optional four-wheel steering system, dubbed "4WS," further enhanced its agility and responsiveness. This innovative feature, available on the Si model, allowed the rear wheels to turn slightly in the opposite direction of the front wheels at low speeds, increasing maneuverability and reducing turning radius. At higher speeds, the rear wheels would turn slightly in the same direction as the front wheels, improving stability and cornering performance.