1985 Dodge Lancer Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1985 Dodge Lancer covers a four-door hatchback in Base and ES trim. Both engines are 2.2L inline-fours with a single overhead camshaft and gasoline fuel; one is naturally aspirated and the other is turbocharged. The manual supplies procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the engine, turbocharger, fuel system, ignition, cooling, transmission, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical system and body.

Engines covered

• 2.2L inline-four (135 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.2L inline-four (135 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door hatchback

Trims covered

• Base
• ES

Known issues on the 1985 Lancer. The federal record lists 4 recalls for the 1985 Lancer. On certain 1985 Lancer cars with power-adjusted bucket seats, the driver's seat frame could crack from fatigue at an attachment point and let the seat shift, so a stronger frame and added reinforcement went in. Certain cars with a specific engine could leak fuel in cold weather where the underhood supply hose joins the pressure regulator and fuel rail; a relocated regulator and reshaped hose followed. Another recall supplied a missing front center belt to certain cars with the optional center cushion and armrest, covering 208 vehicles. Owners filed 1 complaint, citing the electrical system and seats. Fuel system procedures and torque values apply.