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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1992-93 -> Precautions -> Cleanliness -> General Service -> R-12 Systems -> R-134a Systems -> Safety
Vehicle: 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista SE 2.4 L4 GAS

Safety

R-12 Systems

The Freon refrigerant used in car air conditioners is also known as R-12. It is colorless and odorless both as a gas and a liquid. Since it boils (vaporizes) at -21.7°F, it will usually be in a vapor state when being handled in a repair shop. But if a portion of the liquid coolant should come in contact with the hands or face, note that its temperature momentarily will be at least 22° below zero.

Protective goggles should be worn when opening any refrigerant lines. If liquid coolant does touch the eyes, bathe the eyes quickly in cold water. ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Type 2-MR45S, MR45V & MR58V Dual Pin Floating Caliper Disc Brake, Rear -> Brake System Bleed -> MANUAL BLEEDING -> PRESSURE BLEEDING
Vehicle: 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista 2.4 L4 GAS

Bleeding the hydraulic brake system is necessary if air has entered the system. Symptoms can be noted by loss of brake operation, and/or a low or spongy brake pedal.

The brake system is bled or flushed from the system through bleeder valves located on the calipers, wheel cylinders, and some master cylinders. When bleeding the hydraulic brake system, use only specified brake fluid. Never reuse brake fluid that was removed from the system.

PRESSURE BLEEDING

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems. It is the fastest method because the master cylinder is aut...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

DaimlerChrysler/AMC/Eagle Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1989-94 Champ & Colt -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1991 Plymouth Colt GL 1.5 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service a...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Plymouth Colt 100 E 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Remove center cap and drive axle nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel.
  • Disconnect lower arm ball joint and knuckle coupling, then remove strut bar and stabilizer bar from lower arm.
  • lefthand driveshaft only, remove center bearing snap ring from bearing bracket.
  • Lightly tap double offset joint outer race with a wooden hammer and disconnect drive axle from cardan joint assembly.
  • Disconnect drive axle from bearing bracket.
  • Both driveshafts, press drive axle from hub using axle shaft puller tool No. MB990241 or equivalent. When pressing drive axle from hub, use c...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Plymouth Colt 100 DL 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Remove air conditioning drive belt.
  • Remove power steering drive belt.
  • Remove outer water pump pulley.
  • Remove inner water pump pulley.
  • Remove alternator bracket.
  • Re...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Chrysler LLC Cars -> Power Loss/Limit Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista 2.4 L4 GAS

The Power Loss/Limit lamp should light for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition has been turned On as a bulb inspection. If improper or no signals are received by the logic module from various sensors, the logic modul...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove radiator cap.
  • Place a suitable container below radiator drain plug, then remove plug and allow coolant to drain from radiator.
  • Remove radiator overflow tube and tank, then upper and lower radiator hoses.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, disconnect transaxle oil cooler hoses at radiator and...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Plymouth Colt Vista SE 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Crankcase Emission Control System Component Location  Diagram for 1989 Plymouth Colt 100 LX 1.6 L4 GASCrankcase Emission Control System Component Location Diagram for 1989 Plymouth Colt 100 LX 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve
  • Engine Compartment Ground Locations  Diagram for 1989 Plymouth Colt E 1.5 L4 GASEngine Compartment Ground Locations Diagram for 1989 Plymouth Colt E 1.5 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Compartment Ground
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Plymouth Colt 100 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Plymouth Colt 100 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • 1991 Plymouth Colt Vista 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Plymouth Colt Vista 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Liftgate Lock Actuator
  • Liftgate Lock Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: WARRANTY - ELECTRONIC EXCHANGE PROGRAM CHANGES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1986 Plymouth Colt E 1.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: BRAKE DRAG - STOP LAMP SWITCH ADJUST (DOMESTIC FWD)
    Vehicle: 1985 Plymouth Colt Vista 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Plymouth Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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