The service and repair manual for the 1985 Dodge Charger — 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | 2.2 Hatchback 2-Door · Shelby Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 13 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1985 Charger manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 62
- General Information 1,391
- Accessories & Equipment 128
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 94
- Brakes 71
- Maintenance 73
- Drivelines & Axles 30
- Steering 91
- Electrical 198
- Suspension 55
- Engine Mechanical 129
- Transmission 122
- Engine Performance 928
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1985 Charger
- Engine And Engine Cooling — exhaust system › emission control › gas recircul · 84V116000An emissions system valve may allow an overly rich mixture (excessive fuel) in the engine during deceleration. the mixture of air and excessive fuel can cause the engine to stall while stopping, coast.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 84V147000The potential for fuel leakage exists in the engine compartment at the fuel reservoir seam and its hose connections. the fuel reservoir is a silver colored can mounted to the air cleaner.
Owners have filed 13 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1985 Charger. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1985 Charger manual
Is this manual specific to the 1985 Charger?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1985 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the 2.2 Hatchback 2-Door, Shelby Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1985 Charger problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1985 Charger, covering engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1985 Charger wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1985 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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