The service and repair manual for the 1986 Dodge Daytona — 2.2L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 2 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 | 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | Turbo Z Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 4 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Daytona manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 920
- Accessories & Equipment 256
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 40
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 84
- Brakes 70
- Maintenance 84
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Steering 127
- Electrical 297
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 159
- Transmission 119
- Steering Wheel Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Daytona
- Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v battery · 86V053000Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 88V105000In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
Owners have filed 4 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Daytona. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Daytona manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Daytona?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the Turbo Z Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1986 Daytona problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Daytona, covering electrical system, 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 1986 Daytona 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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