1997 Plymouth Neon Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1997 Plymouth Neon — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 4 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 year1997
Engines
2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC
2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC
TrimsHigh Line Coupe 2-Door · High Line Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door
Federal record1 recall · 234 complaints · 42 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Neon manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 87
  • General Information 1,518
  • Accessories & Equipment 216
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 119
  • Body & Frame 82
  • Maintenance 74
  • Brakes 222
  • Restraints 61
  • Drivelines & Axles 10
  • Steering 46
  • Electrical 170
  • Suspension 55
  • Engine Mechanical 125
  • Transmission 191
  • Engine Performance 684
  • Axle Nut/Hub Nut 150
  • Radiator Cap Pressure 16

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Neon

  1. Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 97V080000
    Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

Owners have filed 234 complaints and Plymouth has issued 42 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Neon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1997 Neon manual

Is this manual specific to the 1997 Neon?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the High Line Coupe 2-Door, High Line Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.

What 1997 Neon problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 1997 Neon, covering air bags. 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 1997 Neon wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 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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