The service and repair manual for the 1986 Chrysler New Yorker — 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chrysler published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Turbo Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 28 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 New Yorker manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- Engine Performance 921
- Accessories & Equipment 246
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 40
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 126
- Brakes 70
- Maintenance 76
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Steering 127
- Electrical 269
- Suspension 85
- Engine Mechanical 159
- Transmission 78
- Steering Wheel Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 New Yorker
- Electrical System — wiring › interior/under dash · 86V028000A resistor in the electronic panel cluster may be subjected to an electrical current overload due to failure of a switching transistor.
- Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v battery · 86V053000Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing.
- Seats — front assembly › power adjust · 88V061000Seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 88V105000In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Owners have filed 28 complaints and Chrysler has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 New Yorker. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 New Yorker manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 New Yorker?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Turbo Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chrysler published for this year.
What 1986 New Yorker problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 New Yorker, covering electrical system, seats, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chrysler dealers.
Does it include 1986 New Yorker wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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