1990 Plymouth Colt BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Circuits

Turn ignition on. Check for battery voltage on ECU terminals No. 102 and 107 (except Precis) or terminals No. 4 and 9 (Precis). If battery voltage is not present, check operation of MPI control relay. See MPI CONTROL RELAY under RELAYSΒ  in this article.

ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) LOCATION

Application Location
Colt Near Right Kick Panel
Colt Vista Under Driver's Seat
Colt Wagon Forward of Center Console, Near Floor
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:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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