The service and repair manual for the 1982 Mazda GLC — the 1.5L I4 engine, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mazda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Custom L Hatchback 2-Door · Custom L Sedan 4-Door · Custom Hatchback 2-Door · Custom Wagon 4-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 3 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 GLC manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 17
- Engine Performance 320
- Accessories & Equipment 35
- General Information 1,367
- Brakes 45
- Maintenance 20
- Steering 42
- Electrical 159
- Suspension 34
- Engine Mechanical 243
- Transmission 15
- In. (mm) 1,490
- In. (mm) In. (mm) 1,490
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 GLC
- Vehicle Speed Control · 85V136000Fitting of the ball joint between the cruise control lever and the connecting rod may be tight causing binding which affects the throttle return action.
- Seat Belts — front › anchorage · 83V052000Anchorage bolt may have been improperly reinstalled after vehicle repair. the bolt could loosen during normal vehicle operation.
- Exterior Lighting — tail lights · 84V088000Rear lamps do not meet the maximum intensity requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". the lamps produce too much light.
- Steering · 85V108000In certain high salt areas, the idler arm is exposed to road salt which causes the dust seal to deteriorate resulting in idler arm pin corrosion. this causes the pin to freeze and break.
Owners have filed 3 complaints and Mazda has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1982 GLC. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 GLC manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 GLC?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 1.5L I4 across the Custom L Hatchback 2-Door, Custom L Sedan 4-Door, Custom Hatchback 2-Door, Custom Wagon 4-Door, Custom Sedan 4-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door, Sport Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mazda published for this year.
What 1982 GLC problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 GLC, covering vehicle speed control, seat belts, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mazda dealers.
Does it include 1982 GLC wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 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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