The service and repair manual for the 1982 Plymouth Champ — 1.4L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Plymouth published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.4L I4 — 86 cu in, SOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Deluxe Hatchback 4-Door · Deluxe Hatchback 2-Door · Custom Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Custom Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 3 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Champ manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 45
- General Information 1,653
- Accessories & Equipment 414
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 72
- Body & Frame 70
- Maintenance 123
- Brakes 130
- Restraints 14
- Drivelines & Axles 32
- Steering 308
- Electrical 536
- Suspension 101
- Engine Mechanical 313
- Transmission 16
- Engine Performance 282
- Horizon, Omni & 24
- Dodge 400
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Champ
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 07E064000A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Owners have filed 3 complaints and Plymouth has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Champ. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Champ manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Champ?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 1.4L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the Deluxe Hatchback 4-Door, 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 Plymouth published for this year.
What 1982 Champ problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1982 Champ, 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 Plymouth dealers.
Does it include 1982 Champ 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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