The service and repair manual for the 1986 Dodge Colt — 1.5L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 7 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I4 — 90 cu in, SOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | DL Sedan 4-Door · Premier Sedan 4-Door · Vista Wagon 4-Door · E Hatchback 2-Door · E Sedan 4-Door · Vista Custom Wagon 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 24 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Colt manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 55
- Engine Performance 499
- Accessories & Equipment 70
- General Information 1,398
- Body & Frame 11
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 85
- Brakes 50
- Maintenance 89
- Drivelines & Axles 11
- Steering 66
- Electrical 134
- Suspension 38
- Engine Mechanical 119
- Transmission 119
- Axle Shaft Nut 167
- Ball Joint Nut 78
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Colt
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103003The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 24 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Colt. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Colt manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Colt?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 1.5L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the DL Sedan 4-Door, Premier Sedan 4-Door, Vista Wagon 4-Door, E Hatchback 2-Door, E Sedan 4-Door, Vista Custom Wagon 4-Door, DL Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1986 Colt problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 Colt, covering seat belts. 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 1986 Colt 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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