1983 PLYMOUTH HORIZON

1.7L I4•FWD•MANUAL•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,115 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,423/yr · 120¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

504 jobs across 17 categories

body (30)

brakes (41)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (24)

electrical (74)

engine (64)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (12)

interior (24)

maintenance (30)

misc (2)

steering (19)

suspension (46)

transmission (42)

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body · 30

brakes · 41

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 24

electrical · 74

engine · 64

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 12

interior · 24

maintenance · 30

misc · 2

steering · 19

suspension · 46

transmission · 42

Units

7 torque specs across 1 category

engine (7)

No DTC data for this vehicle.

BCI Group 27F

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

525 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

50 Ah

Amp Hours

80 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions12.19" × 6.81" × 8.94"

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Fitment notes: Compact battery tray; European-sized group fits 1.7L VW engine

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Every control module on the 1981-1983 Plymouth Horizon — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.

Electronic Spark Control Computer (ESC)0.5 hr R&Rno coding

📍 Left side of engine compartment, mounted on inner fender or firewall

⚠️ Early Chrysler electronic ignition control only; carburetor models. No fuel injection control. Module is plug-and-play with no programming required.

Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.

30 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (30)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1983

16″

Driver side

16″

Passenger side

14″

Rear

Attachmenthook

📝 Subcompact hatchback with rear wiper. Standard hook arm attachment.

🛒 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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Full wiper guide for this Horizon →

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Wiper blades

Subcompact hatchback with rear wiper. Standard hook arm attachment.

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 1983 Plymouth Horizon 1.7L I4 and can vary by trim.

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