Fitment notes: Compact size battery for small engine; limited engine bay space
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Every control module on the 1986-1988 Chevrolet Sprint — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.
Instrument Cluster (IPC)1.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 dashboard behind instrument panel bezel
⚠️ analog gauges with electronic speedometer driven by vehicle speed sensor signal through ECM; no programming required
Engine Control Module (ECM)1.2 hr R&Rrelearn only +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 passenger side firewall, below windshield cowl
🔧 ALDL scanner + idle relearn procedure
⚠️ Suzuki-sourced G10 3-cylinder engine; PROM chip replacement required for calibration changes; uses 8,192-baud ALDL (1986+); idle speed control relearn after battery disconnect or replacement
Radio Receiver (Radio)0.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Center dash radio cavity
⚠️ AM/FM analog radio; no electronic integration with vehicle systems.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1988 Chevrolet Sprint 1.0L I3 and can vary by trim.
🔧 Database maintained under the daily editorial review of Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years and Jeff Moore · Master Mechanic · 20+ years.