1990 Plymouth Colt 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.
Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- 200 E Sedan 4-Door
- GL Hatchback 2-Door
- 200 E Hatchback 2-Door
- 100 E Hatchback 2-Door
- 200 DL Hatchback 2-Door
- Base Hatchback 2-Door
- 100 DL Sedan 4-Door
- GT Hatchback 2-Door
- 100 LX Sedan 4-Door
- Vista Wagon 4-Door
- 100 E Sedan 4-Door
- 200 DL Sedan 4-Door
- 100 Hatchback 2-Door
- 100 DL Hatchback 2-Door
- Base Wagon 4-Door
- DL Wagon 4-Door
- 100 LX Hatchback 2-Door
Engines covered
- 1.5L 1468CC 90Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 1.6L 1597CC 98Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 1.6L 1597CC 98Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Turbocharged
- 2.0L 1997CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 1.8L 1754CC 107Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
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
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREF
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
DRIVER SIDE SEAT HARNESS UNSAFE----DELAYS ON WORKING AND CAUGHT HEAD BETWEEN BELT, STEERING WHEEL AND LEFT WELT ON NECK. SNAP WOULD NOT RELEASE HARNESS BELT. *NLM
CAR SHUTS DOWN SHAKES COMPLETE TUNEUP DEALER DIA. COMPUTER NOT RESP. TO PROBLEM NEW CHIP TO FIND PROBLEM NOT ORDER CAR HAS ORIGINAL MILES OF 40,006 FOR 9 YRS. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM WITHOUT NEW CH
MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILURE.
OWNER STATES THAT UPON ENTERING VEHICLE AND TURNING KEY THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RETRACTORS GET TOO TIGHT, CHOKING OCCUPANTS ON BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES, OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT PROBLEM HAD B
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT LOCKED IN CLOSED POSITION. IT WILL NOT RETRACT. MOTOR SEEMS TO BE BURNT OUT. *AK
Showing the 5 most serious of 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
