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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge 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 Dodge Colt cars and light trucks from 1990+
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Colt, Colt Vista, Laser, Talon, Summit & Summit Wagon -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> Laser, Talon & 1992 Colt & Summit -> Performance Test -> Sight Glass Refrigerant Level Test -> System Inspection
Vehicle: 1993 Dodge Colt 4X4 2.4 L4 GAS
Sight Glass Refrigerant Level Test
The sight glass is a refrigerant level indicator. To check the refrigerant level, clean the sight glass and start the vehicle. Place the A/C controls to the Max cool position, blower on Hi and A/C switch On. After operating the system a few minutes, check the sight glass for conditions as follows:
- If the sight glass is clear, the magnetic clutch is engaged, the compressor discharge line is warm and the compressor inlet line is cool the system has a full charge.
- If the sight glass is clear, the magnetic ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Colt cars and light trucks from 1990+.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, CHRYSLER CORP. -> HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROLS -> Colt Vista -> Colt Wagon -> Description -> Hold-Off Valve -> Proportioning Valve -> Testing -> TYPE 1-COMBINATION VALVE -> TYPE 2-COMBINATION VALVE -> TYPE 3-COMPENSATOR LIMITER VALVE -> TYPE 4-PROPORTIONING VALVE -> TYPE 5-PROPORTIONING VALVE -> TYPE 6-LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE -> Warning Light System
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Colt Vista 2.0 L4 GAS
TYPE 1-COMBINATION VALVE
DESCRIPTION
This valve assemblyFig. , is comprised of a warning switch, proportioning valve, and a hold-off valve.
The warning switch detects system failure when a pressure difference occurs between the front and rear brake systems. In such a case, the valve piston shuttles toward the side with the low pressure, forcing the switch plunger upward over the piston's tapered shoulder. This movement closes the switch contacts causing the brake warning lamp to illuminate. Upon restoration of equalized hydraulic system pressure the brake warning sw...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge 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: 1994 Dodge Colt SE 2.4 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Service a...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Dodge Colt cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Colt GL 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 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Colt cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Dodge Colt 200 GT 1.5 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner and intake manifold stay as needed to gain access to starter.
- Disconnect starter wiring.
- Remove s...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Chrysler LLC Cars -> Power Loss/Limit Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Colt DL 1.8 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 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Dodge Colt cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Colt 1.5 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
- Remove hose from water inlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to inst...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Dodge Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Dodge Colt 1.5 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen pivot bolt and swing bolt on power steering pump.
- Remove power steering belt.
- Loosen pivot bolt and swing bolt ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Dodge Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Dodge Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Dodge Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: WIRING CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT PACKAGES Vehicle: 1986 Dodge Colt DL 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: P/S - FLUID REQUIREMENTS REVISED Vehicle: 1989 Dodge Colt DL 1.5 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge 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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