1987 Plymouth Colt Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1987 Plymouth Colt deals with three gasoline inline-fours sharing a single-overhead-cam layout. Two are naturally aspirated, the 1.5L (90 cu in) and the 2.0L (122 cu in); the 1.6L between them is turbocharged. Bodies are the four-door sedan, four-door wagon and two-door hatchback, and trims are DL, E, Premier and Vista. The manual provides procedures, specifications and torque values for the engines and their fuel, ignition and cooling systems, and wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the electrical system, transmission, brakes, steering and suspension.

Engines covered

• 1.5L inline-four (90 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.6L inline-four (98 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan
• 4-door wagon
• 2-door hatchback

Trims covered

• DL
• E
• Premier
• Vista

Known issues on the 1987 Colt. Seat belts dominate the 1987 Colt's record. Of 6 owner complaints, 5 concern seat belts and 1 the hydraulic service brakes; 1 complaint reported a crash and 1 an injury. The single recall involved certain 1987 Colt vehicles fitted with Takata-made front belts: the red release button could break, and its fragments could lodge in the buckle so it might no longer work as intended, weakening protection in a crash. Owners were told to inspect and test both front buckles and see a dealer for a free repair if either failed. Seat belt procedures and body diagnostics apply.