The service and repair manual for the 1983 Dodge Colt — 1.6L I4 and 1.4L I4 engines, 5 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 | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC 1.4L I4 — 86 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Deluxe Hatchback 2-Door · Custom Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Custom Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1983 Colt manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 53
- Engine Performance 290
- Accessories & Equipment 91
- General Information 1,398
- Body & Frame 10
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 59
- Brakes 67
- Maintenance 89
- Drivelines & Axles 12
- Steering 72
- Electrical 137
- Suspension 43
- Engine Mechanical 118
- Transmission 129
- Axle Shaft Nut 167
- Ball Joints 78
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1983 Colt
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 07E064000A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1983 Colt. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1983 Colt manual
Is this manual specific to the 1983 Colt?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1983 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 and 1.4L I4 across the Deluxe Hatchback 2-Door, Custom Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, Custom Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1983 Colt problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1983 Colt, covering 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 1983 Colt wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1983 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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