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1977 Dodge and Ram Colt Custom, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair and Diagnosis
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Common Specs & Procedures
Electrical Component Locations
Technical Bulletins
Wiring Diagrams- Sub-System Wiring Diagrams - Seat Belt Warning Systems
- Sub-System Wiring Diagrams - Windshield Wiper Systems
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- Wiring Diagrams
- Wiring Diagrams - Colt Coupe & Sedan
- Wiring Diagrams - Hardtop & Station Wagon
- Wiring Diagrams - Seat Belt Warning Systems
- Wiring Diagrams - Seat Controls
- Wiring Diagrams - Turn Signal & Hazard Flashers
- Wiring Diagrams - Wiper/Washer Systems
- Accessories & Equipment
- Body & Frame
- Brakes
- Brakes Control Systems
- Mechanical - Hydraulic
- Brake System Trouble Shooting
- Brake Systems - BENDIX Single Anchor Automatic Adjuster
- Brake Systems - DELCO-Moraine Dual Piston Master Cylinder
- Brake Systems - Single Piston Disc
- Brakes
- Hydraulic Brake Bleeding
- Hydraulic Brake Trouble Shooting
- Hydraulic System Control Valves
- Power Brake Units - BENDIX Single Diaphragm
- Power Brake Units - BENDIX Tandem Diaphragm
- Drivelines & Axles
- Electrical
- Body Electrical
- Charging Systems
- Component Locations
- Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Switches, Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Horns
- Motors, Switches, Relays
- Starter
- Wiring Diagrams
- Sub-System Wiring Diagrams - Seat Belt Warning Systems
- Sub-System Wiring Diagrams - Windshield Wiper Systems
- Using lemon2025'S System Wiring Diagrams
- Wiring Diagrams
- Wiring Diagrams - Colt Coupe & Sedan
- Wiring Diagrams - Hardtop & Station Wagon
- Wiring Diagrams - Seat Belt Warning Systems
- Wiring Diagrams - Seat Controls
- Wiring Diagrams - Turn Signal & Hazard Flashers
- Wiring Diagrams - Wiper/Washer Systems
- Engine Mechanical
- Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Air Injection -- Exc. Ford W/Cat. Converter
- Aspirator Air System
- Catalytic Converters
- Crankcase Ventilation
- Electric Assist Choke
- Evaporative Emissions System
- Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION
- Fuel Tank Vapor Control
- Mixture Control Valve
- Orifice Spark Advance Control
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation System (PCV)
- Secondary Air Supply System
- Thermostatic Air Cleaner
- Thermostatic Air Cleaners - All Manufacturers
- Vacuum Diagrams
- Variable Speed Cooling Fans
- Cooling System (Mechanical)
- Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION
- Fuel System
- Mechanical
- Starter
- Timing Belt Replacement - 1.6L - With Balance Shaft
- Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Engine Performance
- General Information
- Abbreviations
- Basic Trouble Shooting
- Air Conditioner & Heater - Manual Systems (Testing)
- Air Conditioning Servicing
- Basic Trouble Shooting - General Information
- Brake System Trouble Shooting
- Commonly Used Abbreviations - General Information
- Cooling System Trouble Shooting
- Drive Axle Trouble Shooting
- Emission Control Abbreviations
- Engine Performance - Trouble Shooting - General Information
- Hydraulic Brake Trouble Shooting
- Steering - Manual Steering Trouble Shooting
- Suspension Trouble Shooting
- Wheel Alignment (Troubleshooting)
- Brakes
- Check Lists
- Driveline/Axles
- Electrical
- Engine
- Engine Performance
- Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Map - Engine Performance & Maintenance
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information
- State Emission Standards - Diesel
- State Emission Standards - Gas
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information
- Map - Exhaust Systems
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- Hoist/Jack
- Identification
- Metric Conversions
- Specifications Index
- Steering
- Towing Procedure
- Trouble Shooting - Manual Transmission - General Information
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- Maintenance
- Restraints
- Steering
- Suspension
- External Pages
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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