1978–1980 PLYMOUTH HORIZON

1.7L I4•FWD•gas•A engine

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$6,828 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,366/yr · 110¢/mile equivalent

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2.2L I4

Labor Times — 1978–1980 Plymouth Horizon

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

474 jobs across 18 categories

body (30)

brakes (36)

cooling (20)

drivetrain (18)

electrical (67)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (60)

exhaust (24)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (14)

interior (24)

maintenance (31)

misc (2)

steering (19)

suspension (35)

transmission (43)

Repair Procedures — 1978–1980 Plymouth Horizon

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body · 30

brakes · 36

cooling · 20

drivetrain · 18

electrical · 67

emissions · 1

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engine · 60

exhaust · 24

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 14

interior · 24

maintenance · 31

misc · 2

steering · 19

suspension · 35

transmission · 43

Torque Specs — 1978–1980 Plymouth Horizon

Units

123 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (6)

electrical (12)

engine (36)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (2)

steering (4)

suspension (13)

Fluid Capacities — 1978–1980 Plymouth Horizon

DTC Codes — 1978–1980 Plymouth Horizon

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1978–1980 Plymouth Horizon

BCI Group 24

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

525 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

58 Ah

Amp Hours

90 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions10.25" × 6.81" × 8.88"

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Fitment notes: Compact transverse engine configuration; battery located in engine bay near driver side

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Control Modules — 1978–1980 Plymouth Horizon

Module data for this vehicle is being compiled — check back soon.

Maintenance Schedule — 1978–1980 Plymouth Horizon

31 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (31)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1978–1980 Plymouth Horizon

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1978-1980

16″

Driver side

16″

Passenger side

14″

Rear

Attachmenthook

📝 Early L-body hatchback, shared platform with Dodge Omni. Rear wiper standard on hatchback body style.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

16″Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16Buy on Amazon

Rear 14″model-specific arm — check the package's vehicle listBuy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 1978–1980 Plymouth Horizon

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1978–1980 Plymouth Horizon

Wiper blades

Early L-body hatchback, shared platform with Dodge Omni. Rear wiper standard on hatchback body style.

Driver side

16in

Passenger side

16in

Rear

14in

Attachment

hook

16″ fits: Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1978–1980 Plymouth Horizon 1.7L I4 and can vary by trim.

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