1994 Plymouth Colt Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1994 Plymouth Colt covers a car offered as a two-door sedan, a four-door sedan or a four-door wagon, in Base, GL, Vista and Vista SE trims. Under the hood is one of three single-overhead-cam gasoline fours without forced induction: 1.5L, 1.8L or 2.4L. The manual gives procedures, specifications and torque values for these engines and the fuel, ignition and cooling systems, and for the transmission, drivetrain, brakes, steering and suspension, plus wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 1.5L inline-four (90 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.8L inline-four (112 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.4L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

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

Trims covered

• Base
• GL
• Vista
• Vista SE

Known issues on the 1994 Colt. The federal record holds 1 recall for the 1994 Colt, and it concerns the drivetrain. On certain all-wheel-drive 1994 Colt vehicles, the transfer case could run short of lubricant and lock up, which could cause a loss of control. Dealers inspected oil level, checked for leaks and signs of wear, topped up or replaced parts as needed, and replaced the transfer case where it had deteriorated. Drivetrain and transfer case procedures, specifications, torque values and diagnostics apply to this system.