1986 Chrysler New Yorker service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- Base Sedan 4-Door
- Turbo Sedan 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.5L 2507CC 153Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.2L 135Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.2L 135Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
A RESISTOR IN THE ELECTRONIC PANEL CLUSTER MAY BE SUBJECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT OVERLOAD DUE TO FAILURE OF A SWITCHING TRANSISTOR.
MODIFY INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BY REPLACING THE RESISTOR WITH A FUSED RESISTOR THAT WILL NOT IG
BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING.
REWORK BATTERIES BY PROBING BOTH VENT ORIFICES TO ELIMINATE ANY VENT OBSTRUCTION.
A SERVICE REPLACEMENT DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION (MANUAL SEAT TYPE) MAY CONTAIN WRONG CUSHION WITH A BRACE THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH POWER SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM AND CAUSE STRESS ON THE FRAME.
SEAT FRAME COULD FRACTURE AND RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK.
REPLACE FRAME WITH PROPER POWER SEAT FRAME.
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL.
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
RELOCATE PRESSURE REGULATOR; REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY WITH FORMED HOSE WITH REVISED ROUTING CONFIGURATION
FUEL LINE FAILED, CAUSING FIRE.
BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT BOTTOM TO THE METAL FRAME IS BROKEN, AND THE SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. IF OTHER ONE BRAKES, IT WILL CAUSE IT TO FALL BACKWARD, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
DIGITAL DASHBOARD LIGHTS DON'T WORK, WHICH MEANS I CAN'T TELL THE SPEED, OR FUEL AMOUNT, OR MILAGE. *AK
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MODULE FAILED THREE TIMES, REPLACED TWICE. NO RECALL NOTICE, RECEIVED INFORMATION OFF INTERNET.
HEATER MODULE FAILED, DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A MISSING FUSE.
Showing the 5 most serious of 28 complaints filed with NHTSA.
