The service and repair manual for the 1986 Plymouth Horizon — 1.6L I4 and 2.2L I4 engines, 2 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | SE Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 2 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Horizon manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 63
- General Information 1,391
- Accessories & Equipment 159
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 84
- Brakes 70
- Maintenance 78
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Steering 125
- Electrical 234
- Suspension 51
- Engine Mechanical 217
- Transmission 119
- Engine Performance 792
- Steering Wheel Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Horizon
- Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v battery · 86V053000Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Plymouth has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Horizon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Horizon manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Horizon?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 and 2.2L I4 across the SE Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1986 Horizon problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 Horizon, covering electrical system. 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 1986 Horizon 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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