The service and repair manual for the 1989 Dodge Colt — 1.5L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 engines, 17 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I4 — 90 cu in, SOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC 1.8L I4 — 107 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | 200 LX Hatchback 2-Door · 200 E Sedan 4-Door · 200 LX Sedan 4-Door · E Hatchback 2-Door · 200 E Hatchback 2-Door · 100 E Hatchback 2-Door +11 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 37 complaints · 4 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Colt manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 58
- Engine Performance 455
- Accessories & Equipment 65
- General Information 1,398
- Body & Frame 13
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 99
- Brakes 74
- Maintenance 89
- Drivelines & Axles 23
- Steering 74
- Electrical 133
- Suspension 52
- Engine Mechanical 210
- Transmission 235
- Volts) 10
- Bound Current (At 12
- Tripping Time (At 12
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Colt
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103003The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 37 complaints and Dodge has issued 4 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Colt. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Colt manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Colt?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 1.5L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 across the 200 LX Hatchback 2-Door, 200 E Sedan 4-Door, 200 LX Sedan 4-Door, E Hatchback 2-Door, 200 E Hatchback 2-Door, 100 E Hatchback 2-Door, 200 DL Hatchback 2-Door, 100 DL Sedan 4-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door, GT Hatchback 2-Door, 100 LX Sedan 4-Door, Vista Wagon 4-Door, 100 E Sedan 4-Door, 200 DL Sedan 4-Door, 100 DL Hatchback 2-Door, DL Wagon 4-Door, 100 LX Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1989 Colt problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1989 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 1989 Colt wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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