The service and repair manual for the 1988 Plymouth Colt — 1.5L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 8 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| 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 · DL Wagon 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 18 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Colt manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 56
- Engine Performance 589
- Accessories & Equipment 67
- General Information 1,398
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 83
- Brakes 64
- Maintenance 89
- Drivelines & Axles 10
- Steering 34
- Electrical 146
- Suspension 54
- Engine Mechanical 111
- Transmission 152
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Colt
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103003The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 18 complaints and Plymouth has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Colt. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Colt manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Colt?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 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, DL Wagon 4-Door, DL Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1988 Colt problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 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 Plymouth dealers.
Does it include 1988 Colt wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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