1982 Dodge Colt Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1982 Dodge Colt covers a hatchback offered in two- and four-door form. Two single-overhead-cam inline-fours are listed, a 1.4L and a 1.6L, both naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled, and the car was trimmed as Base, Custom or Deluxe. Both engines share a single-overhead-cam layout, and the two hatchbacks differ only in door count.

Engines covered

• 1.4L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.6L inline-four (98 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door hatchback
• 4-door hatchback

Trims covered

• Base
• Custom
• Deluxe

Known issues on the 1982 Colt. A single owner complaint is recorded for this model year, and it concerns the electrical system and exterior lighting. The electrical system is where the manual's wiring diagrams and diagnostics come in, alongside procedures, specifications and torque values for the engine, fuel system, ignition, cooling, brakes, suspension and steering of the two hatchbacks.