The service and repair manual for the 1996 Plymouth Neon — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L 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 | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | High Line Coupe 2-Door · High Line Sedan 4-Door · Sport Coupe 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 476 complaints · 41 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Neon manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 85
- General Information 1,460
- Accessories & Equipment 186
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 136
- Body & Frame 79
- Maintenance 78
- Brakes 222
- Restraints 121
- Steering 84
- Electrical 169
- Suspension 55
- Engine Mechanical 125
- Transmission 199
- Engine Performance 627
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 150
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Neon
- Electrical System — wiring › front underhood · 96V026000Shorting of the wiring harness can cause various electrical malfunctions, including engine stalling.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › master cylinder · 96V075000Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. th.
Owners have filed 476 complaints and Plymouth has issued 41 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Neon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Neon manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Neon?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the High Line Coupe 2-Door, High Line Sedan 4-Door, Sport Coupe 2-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Sport Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1996 Neon problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Neon, covering electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1996 Neon wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 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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