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1989 Plymouth Colt BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Specifications & VIN Identification
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & VIN IDENTIFICATION
| Application | Specification | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt (1.5L) | ||||||||||
| Body Code | 4 & 6 | |||||||||
| Engine Type (1) | 1.5L (4G15) SOHC | |||||||||
| Engine ID (2) | X | |||||||||
| Fuel System | PFI | |||||||||
| Ignition System | Optical (3) | |||||||||
| Colt (1.6L) | ||||||||||
| Body Code | 4 & 6 | |||||||||
| Engine Type (1) | 1.6L (4G61) DOHC | |||||||||
| Engine ID (2) | Y | |||||||||
| Fuel System | PFI | |||||||||
| Ignition System | DIS (3) | |||||||||
| Colt (1.6L Turbo) | ||||||||||
| Body Code | 4 & 6 | |||||||||
| Engine Type (1) | 1.6L (4G61) DOHC Turbo | |||||||||
| Engine ID (2) | Z | |||||||||
| Fuel System | PFI | |||||||||
| Ignition System | DIS (3) | |||||||||
| Colt Vista | ||||||||||
| Body Code | 1 & 9 | |||||||||
| Engine Type (1) | 2.0L (G63B) | |||||||||
| Engine ID (2) | V | |||||||||
| Fuel System | PFI | |||||||||
| Ignition System | Optical (3) | |||||||||
| Colt Wagon (1.5L) | ||||||||||
| Body Code | 4 | |||||||||
| Engine Type (1) | 1.5L (4G15) | |||||||||
| Engine ID (2) | X | |||||||||
| Fuel System | PFI | |||||||||
| Ignition System | Optical (3) | |||||||||
| Colt Wagon (1.8L) | ||||||||||
| Body Code | 4 | |||||||||
| Engine Type (1) | 1.8L (4G37) | |||||||||
| Engine ID (2) | T | |||||||||
| Fuel System | PFI | |||||||||
| Ignition System | Optical (3) | |||||||||
| Conquest | ||||||||||
| Body Code | 4 | |||||||||
| Engine Type (1) | 2.6L (G54B) Turbo | |||||||||
| Engine ID (2) | N | |||||||||
| Fuel System | TBI | |||||||||
| Ignition System | Magnetic (4) | |||||||||
| Raider (2.6L) | ||||||||||
| Body Code | 3 | |||||||||
| Engine Type (1) | 2.6L (G54B) | |||||||||
| Engine ID (2) | E | |||||||||
| Fuel System | Carb. | |||||||||
| Ignition System | Magnetic (4) | |||||||||
| Raider (3.0L) | ||||||||||
| Body Code | 3 | |||||||||
| Engine Type (1) | 3.0L V6 (6G72) | |||||||||
| Engine ID (2) | S | |||||||||
| Fuel System | PFI | |||||||||
| Ignition System | Optical (4) | |||||||||
| Ram-50 (2.0L) | ||||||||||
| Body Code | 4, 5 & 9 | |||||||||
| Engine Type (1) | 2.0L (G63B) | |||||||||
| Engine ID (2) | D | |||||||||
| Fuel System | Carb. | |||||||||
| Ignition System | Magnetic (4) | |||||||||
| Ram-50 (2.6L) | ||||||||||
| Body Code | 4, 5 & 9 | |||||||||
| Engine Type (1) | 2.6L (G54B) | |||||||||
| Engine ID (2) | E | |||||||||
| Fuel System | Carb. | |||||||||
| Ignition System | Magnetic (4) | |||||||||
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MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|---|
| H | 1987 |
| J | 1988 |
| K | 1989 |
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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.